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Jalapeño Fried Chicken | Spicy Chicken Nuggets Recipe | Hilah Cooking
Ingredients
- Chicken thigh · boneless skinless1 lb
- Salt1 tsp
- Chili powder½ tsp
- Onion powder½ tsp
- Garlic · minced2 cloves
- Cayenne pepper
- Pickled jalapeño½ cups
- Sour cream¼ cups
- Flour½ cups
- Masa harina½ cups
- Oil for frying2 cups
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into nugget pieces about 1 inch by 2 inches, toss with salt, dry spices and garlic, cover and refrigerate for 4 to 12 hours.
- 30 to 60 minutes before eating, take the chicken out, add the yogurt or sour cream and jalapeño brine, and mix well.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl with another 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and roll a few pieces at a time in the flour mixture. Skewer each nugget around a jalapeño slice with a toothpick, set on a rack and let sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Heat oil to 350°F in a deep pot, filling it two inches deep.
- Fry 3 to 4 pieces at a time for about 4 minutes total, turning once, keeping the oil between 350°F and 370°F, until the outside is deep crisp brown.
- Drain on a clean rack rather than paper towels.
Summarized from Hilah Cooking's video. Watch it for the details.
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