How to Make Chicharrones de Pollo - Easy Puerto Rican Recipe

Chicharrones de Pollo are perfectly crisp golden chunks of chicken that are a great addition to any meal - rice and beans, mofongo, tostones, you name it! The secret is starting with bone-in, skin-on chicken, that is then lightly dredged and fried until irresistibly crispy. You will not be able to resist the crunch!! Join us for another delicious Puerto Rican treat!
Check out our blog with ingredients and step-by-step here: www.jeffandjopr.com/post/chicharrones-de-pollo-the-perfect-treat
Ingredients:
4-5 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken
Marinade:
8 cloves garlic
2 tbs olive oil
1.5 tbs lime juice
1 tsp fresh oregano
1 tbs adobo
Dredge:
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup corn starch
1 tbs salt
1 tbs granulated garlic
2 tsp sazon (2 packets)
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[@michaelsaez237]

Que rico con un buen plato de arroz blanco y habichuelas guisadas por el lado!

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Ummm delicioso!!

[@user-zy7tf5vm8g]

Si

[@sheiladancy8702]

Definitely going to try this recipe! Thank you!

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Glad you enjoyed! And hope it turns out amazing for you 👍😁🙌

[@auroradejesus5667]

Hola Jeff ! Another fantastic yummy video! I didn’t know about the paper towel. Gracias! 😃🇵🇷💕

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Glad you enjoyed the video 😊😊 Hope everything is going well with you!

[@coronellopez7908]

That Crunch Though! Chicken Cracklins! Yum!

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

So true! I wouldn't be lying if I told you that buying a bunch of chicken skins from your local butcher and deep frying them in a little batter is one of the tastiest things you can do! 🤣🤣👍

[@coronellopez7908]

@@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen AGREED

[@carlosquintero8279]

Looks delish can’t wait to try thanks for sharing great tips

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

You are welcome!!

[@dianaV1212]

Thanks for the measurements Jeff...Your Awesome! DTB

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

My pleasure!!

[@thegemini609]

This is perfection! Chef's kiss!

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Thank you!!

[@joseaavellanet4322]

Love this receipt, thanks!

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

You are welcome!

[@gortizpr19]

All your food looks amazing thank you!

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Thank you! ☺️

[@terys275]

I love this!!! you are the best

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Thank you!!!

[@luzcasillas3906]

Beautiful demonstration well done.

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Thank you so much!!

[@jorgertorres-nadal1095]

❤Love, love, love all your recipes!!! How about one to make pork skin chicharrones?

[@gloriaaponte2606]

Se ven bien adovados y empanados yo le hacia a mi hijo de almuerzo cuando salia al medio dia almorzar

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Suena delicioso! No hay nada mejor que la cocina de mami

[@stellabella5269]

Wow I always wondered how these were made, I always thought they just fried the skin. Thank you! 🇺🇲🇵🇷🇺🇲🇵🇷

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

You are welcome!! You are correct that pork chicharrones are usually fried pork skin (although we also call chicharrones to fried pork pieces too 😣) but yes, this is the chicken version one!! It’s super yummy!!

[@missterry428]

Eating test batch now. Marinated overnight. Didnt have fresh oregano used a couple of dashes of dried. Used 4 lbs chicken quarters. The thighs were cut into 5 to 6 pieces and the drum into three pieces. Processor didnt process well so i used my pestle and motor. Needs just a dash more of salt. Contemplating running to the store for plantains so i can make tostones. Great recipe!

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Wow. Awesome

[@elvenezolanogod603]

Gracias nuestra comida es de primera mano s muy rica

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Muy cierto!!

[@gloriaaponte2606]

Thanks for receipits

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

You are so welcome!! 😉

[@krisbear17]

Thanks for the video. Already did mines today.

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Wow! That’s wonderful!! Hope you enjoyed it!

[@emilioadorno8572]

Se ven deliciosos amén

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Gracias!!

[@aidaldominguez5694]

Hi Jeff Yummy. Delicious.

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Indeed!!

[@antoniaperez4782]

Great video you got me hungry, but unfortunately am looking at this at 10:00pm so I can't do it now.

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Haha! Sorry to make you hungry at the late hour 😜😜 But don't worry, as soon as you start frying the chicken I'm sure the hunger will return!

[@prakhyaskitchen5815]

Nice 👍🏻

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Thanks ✌️

[@jaybig360]

Great video

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Yay! Glad you enjoyed 😊

[@raymondholley8646]

If you first fry it for half the time pull it out put your next batch in then put your original batch back in you will have twice the crunch in the crunch will not get soggy even hours later just keep that process up to get all your chicken done much better much crunchier

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Thank for the tip!!! Will need to give it a try!

[@MrFinamenteFino]

Que rico🇵🇷🤤

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Sabroso!!

[@user-zy7tf5vm8g]

Que rico

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Indeed!

[@charlesmuniz5331]

Hi chef. Your chicharon de pollo looks fabulous. Can you please tell me the purpose of using corn starch with the flour?

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Because it makes a crispier batter!

[@parmodsharma4576]

Love this but my husband doesn’t like fried foods in oil. Will this work in an air fryer? He does the cooking since my stroke.

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

I haven't tried this in the air fryer, but I think it should work. The only thing is that you might need to add a little more liquid to the batter.

[@kerryberger985]

This is a great recipe. Here's a question for you. Often in Asian (Korean & Japanese) cooking we fry the chicken first at a lower heat, and then up the temperature of the oil higher to do a second fry. Would doing a double-frying process change the crunchiness of the pollo skin? Please advise.

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Probably not! I’m sure it would be delicious and super crunchy!

[@kerryberger985]

@@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen : Thanks. Give it a try. It might be a bit.

[@anarocho8601]

Hola why don’t used airfright yo hago los d Cerdos ( pork)

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

We have actually done air frying with the pork ones and have a video on that. These ones since they are coated I don’t feel they turn out as well in the air fryer but certainly works.

[@zulmarivera9397]

If I use a cast iron pan, will I have the same result? Thanks for the paper towel tip.

[@NecroBanana]

You're deep frying dude. So long as the oil is hot enough you'll be good.

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Yes! You should be fine, a cast iron is actually a great idea!

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[@NecroBanana]

@@zulmarivera9397 dude is gender neutral, Good Burger taught me that.

[@missterry428]

Wondering if i can marinade overnight

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Sure can

[@emilioadorno8572]

Trata de ponerlo en español se ve esquicito felicidades

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Gracias!

[@therealunclassified]

What kind of ketchup was that?

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

That’s Mayo ketchup the quintessential Puerto Rican dipping sauce. Ingredients are: 1/2 cup mayonaise 2 tbs ketchup 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 tsp adobo

[@augustorivas1949]

Where are you from Jeff?

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Jeff grew up in Mayaguez.

[@augustorivas1949]

Tks am from San Juan and I love your videos. Keep up the good work and making traditional food taste even better. Also youve inspires me to bake and cook more...

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[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

:) :) :) Yum!!

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[@NecroBanana]

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[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Lol. Love love this comment!!!

[@davidvalentin5469]

Eso es pollo frito no chicharrones de pollo, Para el chicharon de pollo solo se usa el pellejo del pollo,

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

David - el chicharrón también se le conoce a la piel como tu dices pero a esto también se le conoce como chicharrones de pollo. No se que decir 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏽‍♂️

[@davidvalentin5469]

@@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen muchas gracias por contestar, pues te diré que cuando los quiero comer lo hago en mi casa, Pues en todos lados que ordenó chicharrones de pollo me dan pollo frito, hay una gran diferencia entre el chicharrón de la piel a el de la carné

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Completamente entiendo qué hay diferencia pero como usted dice - nosotros no somos los únicos que le llamamos chicharrones a esto. La diferencia entre pollo frito y chicharrones es q el chicharrón son masas de pollo - no partes completas del pollo pero tienes razón que al cuerito también se le dice chicharrón

[@propopopa6869]

Why is this in my recommendations I am not Spanish I am not interested in spanish I'm out c ya I'm not hating on you I just do not want any Spanish in my recommendations

[@JeffandJosPuertoRicanKitchen]

Sorry we don’t control recommendations but for sure leaving us a comment here actually makes it more likely that our videos will continue to be recommended to you. Maybe KZbin knows what you like more than you think - check out our videos, they are in English and you can certainly enjoy it!