MEXICAN FRIED CHICKEN

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Fried chicken with a Mexican flair. I got this when I lived in California. It makes gooood chicken

Provided by Annacia * @Annacia

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 - broiler-fryer chicken (cut-up or 4 lg chicken breasts)
1 - (8 ounce) carton sour cream
1/4 cup(s) milk
1 - (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers
2 teaspoon(s) fresh cilantro
2 tablespoon(s) lime juice
1 - garlic clove (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper
1 cup(s) all-purpose flour
- lime wedge's (optional)

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine sour cream, milk, chili peppers, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  • Place chicken pieces in a bag and set in a shallow dish. Pour sour cream mixture over chicken, seal bag.
  • Refrigerate overnight, turn bag occasionally.
  • Place flour in a shallow dish.
  • Remove chicken from sour cream mixture shaking off excess.
  • Discard sour cream mixture remaining in bag.
  • Add chicken pieces to flour mixture, a few at a time, turning to coat.
  • Add oil to a 12-inch heavy skillet to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Heat over medium high heat until hot (350F) Reduce heat.
  • Carefully add chicken to the skillet. Cook uncovered, over medium heat about 40 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170 F for breast, 180F for thighs and drumsticks), turning occasionally to brown evenly.
  • Drain on paper towel.

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