Frango a Passarinho | Brazilian Fried Chicken

Name: Frango a Passarinho | Brazilian Fried Chicken
Prep time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 1 hour, 25 minutes

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Prep

1 hour, 15 minutes

Cook

10 minutes

Total

1 hour, 25 minutes

Serves

people

Frango a Passarinho | Brazilian Fried Chicken

Ingredients

Marinade:

4 boneless chicken thighs, cut into ½” pieces
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 bunch parsley, chopped
4 Tbsp (40g) lemon juice
1 Tbsp (12g) olive oil
1 Tbsp (3g) oregano
¼ tsp (2g) ground cumin
⅛ tsp (>1g) white pepper
⅛ tsp (>1g) cayenne powder
Kosher salt to taste

Dredge:

2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp (6g) baking powder
1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil for frying
Kosher salt to taste

Directions

Start by cutting chicken into ½'' cubes. Combine with garlic, yellow onion, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, cumin, white pepper, and cayenne powder. Let marinate for 1-2 hours.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together kosher salt, all-purpose flour, and baking powder.
Remove chicken pieces from the marinade and add to the bowl with the flour mixture. Mix well to evenly coat the chicken pieces in the dredge.
Heat vegetable oil in a large cast iron pan to 350°F (175°C) and add chicken pieces. Shake off extra flour before adding.
Cook chicken pieces for 8-10 minutes or until pieces are golden brown and crispy.
Transfer to a wire rack-lined baking sheet and season with salt.