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mexican fried chicken

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Private Recipe by
Annacia *
Moose Jaw, SK

Fried chicken with a Mexican flair. I got this when I lived in California. It makes gooood chicken

(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 12 Hr
cook time 40 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For mexican fried chicken

  • 1
    broiler-fryer chicken (cut-up or 4 lg chicken breasts)
  • 1
    (8 ounce) carton sour cream
  • 1/4 c
    milk
  • 1
    (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers
  • 2 tsp
    fresh cilantro
  • 2 Tbsp
    lime juice
  • 1
    garlic clove (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 3/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 c
    all-purpose flour
  • lime wedge's (optional)

How To Make mexican fried chicken

  • 1
    In a bowl combine sour cream, milk, chili peppers, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  • 2
    Place chicken pieces in a bag and set in a shallow dish. Pour sour cream mixture over chicken, seal bag.
  • 3
    Refrigerate overnight, turn bag occasionally.
  • 4
    Place flour in a shallow dish.
  • 5
    Remove chicken from sour cream mixture shaking off excess.
  • 6
    Discard sour cream mixture remaining in bag.
  • 7
    Add chicken pieces to flour mixture, a few at a time, turning to coat.
  • 8
    Add oil to a 12-inch heavy skillet to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Heat over medium high heat until hot (350F) Reduce heat.
  • 9
    Carefully add chicken to the skillet. Cook uncovered, over medium heat about 40 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170 F for breast, 180F for thighs and drumsticks), turning occasionally to brown evenly.
  • 10
    Drain on paper towel.
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