Brazilian Fried Chicken
Crispy, garlicky fried chicken pieces with a kick of chili — a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner or snack.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken thighs, boneless skinless, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 red chili peppers, thinly sliced
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, toss the 1.5 lb chicken pieces with the 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and the 2 sliced red chilies. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- 2
Place the 0.5 cup flour in a shallow dish. Dredge each chicken piece in the flour, shaking off excess.
- 3
Heat the 0.5 cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add chicken in a single layer, working in batches if needed.
- 4
Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. The chicken should be crispy and reach 165°F internally.
- 5
Drain on paper towels and serve hot, with extra chilies if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- mixing bowl
- shallow dish
- tongs
- paper towels
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