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chicharron de pollo aka chicken bites on a white plate with a lime wedge.
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Chicharron de Pollo (Crispy Chicken Bites)

Switch up your chicken nugget routine with this chicharron de pollo recipe! Delightfully marinated chicken dredged in a deliciously seasoned flour mixture and fried to perfection
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Marinade for1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 51 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban, Dominican, Puerto Rican
Servings: 4
Calories: 321kcal
Author: Julie Maestre

Ingredients

Brine

  • 1 lb chicken breasts chopped in bite-size pieces
  • 2 cups water room temperature
  • 2 tbsp Kosher salt

Seasoning

  • 4 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 1 tsp sazon
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Coating

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Other

  • vegetable oil, for frying
  • lime wedges
  • hot sauce, if desired

Instructions

  • Add 2 cups of water and 2 tbsp of Kosher salt to a large bowl and mix well.
  • Chop the chicken breasts into bite-size pieces and then place it in the salt brine. Let it sit for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the saltwater and pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.
  • Place the chicken in a large bowl along with the minced garlic, sazon, cumin, oregano, onion powder, 1 tsp granulated garlic, and olive oil. Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour.
  • Add the flour, paprika, granulated garlic, salt, and pepper to a dish and mix well. Coat the chicken with the seasoned flour twice before frying.
  • Heat some vegetable oil and once it reaches 350 degrees F, you'll want to fry the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the chicken bites are crispy and fully cooked through.
  • Place the chicken bites on a serving platter and serve with hot sauce and lime wedges, if desired. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • Fry in vegetable oil for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. 
  • The oil temperature should be about 350 degrees F. 
  • Let the chicken sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes before frying.

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 4010mg | Potassium: 505mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 317IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg