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Cuban-Style Fried Chicken

Type: Chicken
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

3 tablespoons 45mlCumin seeds
3   Garlic cloves - peeled
2 teaspoons 10mlCoarse salt
1 teaspoon 5mlFreshly-ground black pepper
3   Fresh limes - juiced
2   Fresh oranges - juiced
1   Fresh grapefruit - juiced
2 1/2 lbs 1135g / 40ozFrying chicken - cut into pieces
  Vegetable shortening - for frying
1 1/2 cups 93g / 3.3ozFlour

Recipe Instructions

To make the marinade, place the cumin seeds in a dry pan and toast over medium heat, shaking pan until the seeds' aroma is released; about one minute. Combine the seeds with the garlic, salt and pepper in a mortar and mash with a pestle to create a paste, or process in a mini food processor or blender. In a large bowl, mix the citrus juices, then stir in the paste and combine well. Immerse the chicken pieces in the marinade and allow to sit for three hours or overnight.

When you're ready to cook the chicken, place the flour on a large plate. Remove the marinated chicken pieces from the bowl and dredge them in the flour; set aside. Heat 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch shortening in a large, heavy pan over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Place chicken in the pan skin side down and fry 8 to 10 minutes per side until lightly browned on all sides. Turn heat to medium-low and partially cover pan. Continue cooking, turning frequently until cooked through, about 25 minutes. Remove chicken from oil and place on a platter lined with paper towels to drain.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Source:
TOO HOT TAMALES with Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken - From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # TH-6314 broadcast 01-13-1997) - Downloaded from their Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com

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