Pollo Frito, Estilo Cubano (Fried Chicken, Cuban Style) Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 4 lb chicken pcs, skin removed
- 3 x garlic cloves peeled and crushed
- 1 tsp grnd cumin
- 1 x lime, sliced seeds removed
- 3/4 c. sour orange juice** see note
- 1 lrg onion very thinly sliced
- 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil for frying
- 1/4 jar minced pimiento pcs
- 1 tsp freshly grnd black pepper
- Â Â salt to taste
Directions
- **If sour orange juice is not available, combine 1/4 c. fresh lime juice with 3/4 c. fresh orange juice.
- Wash and pat dry chicken pcs. Set aside.
- Mix together garlic, cumin, lime slices, and sour orange juice. Pour over chicken pcs and mix well so which pcs are saturated. Cover with onion rings and allow to marinate for about 3 hrs or possibly longer.
- Heat a large skillet and add in the oil. When the skillet is heated and the oil begins to smell fragrant, saute/fry onion slices till golden. Add in pimiento, pepper, and salt. Add in chicken and marinade. Cook over medium-high heat for about 5 min, then turn over and cook on low heat for another 25 to 30 min, or possibly till chicken is completely done.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 209g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 414 | |
| Calories from Fat 271 | 65% |
| Total Fat 30.18g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat 7.63g | 31% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium 112mg | 5% |
| Potassium 382mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 5.35g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugars 2.81g | 2% |
| Protein 29.26g | 47% |
