Chicken À Passarinho with Lemon

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb chicken thighs, boneless skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• ¼ cup peanuts, crushed
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 red chili, thinly sliced
• ½ cup vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, toss the 1.5 lb chicken pieces with 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Place 0.5 cup flour in a shallow dish. Dredge each chicken piece in flour, shaking off excess.

3. 3

   Heat 0.5 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Working in batches, fry the chicken in a single layer until golden and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, mix the 3 minced garlic cloves, zest and juice of 1 lemon, and a pinch of salt.

6. 6

   In a large bowl, toss the fried chicken with the lemon-garlic mixture until well coated.

7. 7

   Sprinkle with 0.25 cup crushed peanuts, 2 sliced green onions, and 1 sliced red chili. Serve immediately.

8. 8

   Optional: add a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne with the garlic for extra heat.

Tools you’ll need

• large skillet
• large bowl
• shallow dish
• tongs
• paper towels

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