Chicharon De Pollo Con Tostones Or Papa Fritas Recipe
Fried chicken chunks, served with French fries or tostones
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Fried Potatoes or Tostones
Method
Prepare the Chicken
- 1
Cut Chicken
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized chunks.
- 2
Marinate Chicken
In a bowl, season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Fry the Chicken
- 4
Fry Chicken
Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the coated chicken pieces and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- 5
Drain Chicken
Remove the chicken from the oil and drain on paper towels.
Prepare Tostones or French Fries
- 6
Prepare Tostones
For Tostones: Peel and slice the green plantains into 1-inch thick rounds. Fry them in hot oil until golden, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and flatten using a tostonera or a flat surface, then return to the oil to fry until crispy.
- 7
Prepare French Fries
For French Fries: Peel and cut the potatoes into thin strips. Rinse them in cold water, then pat dry. Fry in hot oil until crispy and golden, about 5-7 minutes.
Serve
- 8
Serve
Serve the crispy chicharrones de pollo alongside the tostones or french fries. Season with salt to taste.
