Chicken Cracklings (Chicharrones de Pollo)
Servings Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
1 3-1/2 pound chicken, cut in small pieces salt, black pepper, and dried oregano to taste 3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup golden rum juice of 3 lemons 1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons black pepper 1/4 cup corn oil



1 Sprinkle the chicken with salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic. Marinate in the rum and lemon juice for 30 minutes. Drain. In a plastic bag, combine the flour with the salt and pepper and dredge the chicken pieces, shaking off the excess. Heat the oil in a large skillet until hot but not smoking and fry the chicken pieces, a few at a time, until all sides are golden brown. Serve at once.
2 NOTE: You can use brandy instead of rum.

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