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Ingredients
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Crispy Chicken Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Pat the chicken halves dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika on both sides.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 3
Cook the Chicken
Place the chicken halves skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for 10-12 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
- 4
Flip and Finish Cooking
Flip the chicken and reduce the heat to medium. Cover and cook for an additional 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 5
Make the Chimichurri
In a bowl, combine chopped parsley, cilantro, minced garlic, red wine vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, and mix well.
- 6
Prepare the Spicy Honey
In a small bowl, mix honey with hot sauce. Adjust the heat to taste.
- 7
Serve
Serve the crispy chicken hot with chimichurri and spicy honey drizzled on top.
