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Dominican Pica Pollo
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Dominican Pica Pollo - Fried Chicken

This traditional Dominican fried chicken is not only a household staple but a culinary representation of the vibrant and lively culture of the Dominican Republic.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Refrigeration2 hours
Course: cookout recipes, dinner, entree, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean, Dominican, Latin, latin american
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Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 6 pack chicken drumsticks (or whole chicken chopped)
  • 1 6 pack chicken thighs
  • 2 limes for rinsing chicken
  • 2 limes for seasoning chicken
  • 2 limes sliced for garnish
  • 1-1/2 tbsp adobo
  • 1/2 tsp ground oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Sazon
  • flour enough to dredge all chicken in
  • Corn oil about 2 inches in depth of the skillet

Instructions

  • Prep chicken. Cut thighs in half. Retain all skin on.
  • In a large bowl, rinse the chicken under water. Drain. Squeeze juice of two limes and lightly massage into the chicken. Make sure skin stays on.
  • Rinse with water once again and drain.
  • Season with adobo, oregano, sazon and limes.
  • Refrigerate, if you can, for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight.
  • When ready to fry, heat a large skillet with enough oil to cover half the chicken's height over medium-high heat.
  • Dredge chicken in flour.
  • Place chicken in oil and fry until golden brown on one side. Flip and fry the other side until golden brown and chicken is fully cooked through.
  • Serve with lime wedges. Perfect sides are rice and beans or fried green plantains.

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