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Mexican Fried Chicken Legs

50 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
from @cookingwithholdenn2 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken legs (patted dry)Meat8 pieces
  • tomatoes (chopped)Produce3 pieces
  • bell peppers (sliced)Produce2 pieces
  • jalapeño (sliced)Produce2 pieces
  • serrano pepper (sliced)Produce2 pieces
  • onion (diced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (minced)Produce4 pieces
  • vegetable oil (for frying)Pantry750 ml
  • saltSpices10 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices4 g
  • paprikaSpices6 g
  • cumin (ground)Spices4 g
  • garlic powderSpices5 g

per serving

Nutrition

569kcal

Carbs
11 g
Proteins
33 g
Fat
44 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Tongs
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towel.
    • Rub the chicken legs with salt, black pepper, paprika, cumin and garlic powder until evenly coated.
    Step 1

  2. Heat the oil

    • Pour the vegetable oil into a frying pan and heat over medium-high until it bubbles when the chicken is added.
    Step 2

  3. Fry the chicken

    • Lay the chicken legs in the hot oil and fry until golden on the first side.
    • Flip the chicken legs over and continue frying until deeply crispy and cooked through.
    Step 3

  4. Cook the vegetables

    • In the same pan, add the tomatoes, bell peppers, jalapeños, serrano peppers, onion and garlic.
    • Season the vegetables and cook, stirring, until softened and bursting with flavor.
    Step 4

  5. Serve

    • Stack the crispy chicken legs on a plate and spoon the peppers and onions over the top.
    Step 5
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