RCI-MT.006.0063.002

Chipotle Fried Chicken

Name: Chipotle Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 unit each skinless chicken thighs (legs, and boneless skinless chicken breasts); 1/2 cup adobo sauce; 16 ounces vegetable shortening; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 unit Cornmeal as needed; 3 tbsp chipotle powder; 2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 2 tbsp smoked paprika; 2 tbsp salt; 1 tbsp black pepper

Chipotle Fried Chicken from the Recidemia collection

Prep15 min

Cook30 min

Total45 min

Servings4

Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

each skinless chicken thighs
legs, and boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 unit
adobo sauce
1/2 cup
vegetable shortening
16 ounces
freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup
Cornmeal as needed
1 unit
chipotle powder
3 tbsp
cayenne pepper
2 tsp
garlic powder
1 tbsp
smoked paprika
2 tbsp
salt
2 tbsp
black pepper
1 tbsp

Method

Combine adobo sauce and lime juice and pour over chicken. Refrigerate overnight.

Remove chicken from adobo mixture. Combine Seasoning ingredients and sprinkle over chicken.

Dredge chicken in cornmeal. Let rest for 2-3 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat shortening in a large cast iron skillet to 350°. Place breasts and legs around the edges, then place thighs in the center.

Cook for 12 minutes per side. Drain on a cooling rack and serve.

Chipotle Fried Chicken

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