Easy Mexican Fried Chicken Recipes

QUICK AND EASY MEXICAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Heat a greased skillet to medium. Rub chicken pieces with garlic, salt, pepper and cumin to taste; place in hot skillet. Cook until brown on both sides and no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Transfer chicken to 9x13-inch baking dish or casserole dish, top with salsa and cheese, and bake in preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and starts to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

MEXICAN FRIED CHICKEN

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 remaining sour cream mixture.
• 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.

EASY MEXICAN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a resealable plastic bag combine the chicken, buttermilk and 1 packet of taco seasoning. Seal and shake to mix together. Refrigerate and let marinate overnight.
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium low heat. Mix flour and the other packet of taco seasoning in a shallow dish or plate. Remove chicken from refrigerator and remove chicken from marinade. Discard marinade.
• Coat chicken with flour mixture and fry in skillet until cooked through and juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes.

EASY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat. Place cornstarch in a bowl.
• Slice chicken into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Transfer to a bowl and mix with salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne.
• Divide chicken into 2 or 3 portions and dredge in cornstarch until evenly coated and all white; add more cornstarch if necessary.
• Lower chicken carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until crispy on the outside and no longer pink in the center, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve hot.

EASY BUDGET MEXICAN SLOW COOKER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place frozen chicken breasts into a slow cooker and cover with corn, black beans, and salsa.
• Cook on High for 4 hours.
• Transfer chicken breasts to a cutting board and shred with 2 forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir in brown rice. Mix in cream cheese, cover, and cook for 30 more minutes.

MEXICAN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mash garlic with 1/2 teaspoon.
• salt until a paste.
• Rub chicken pieces with all the garlic mash.
• Arrange in a shallow single layer glass dish.
• Sprinkle the lime juice tabasco sauce,and onion over top.
• Cover and chill at least four hours.
• Turning twice.
• This also can be done in a baggy.
• Remove and pat dry.
• Mix flour with the remaining.
• salt, chili powder and cumin.
• Coat the chicken pieces with flour well.
• Heat a large frypan with about 1/4 inch deep of oil.
• Place chicken skin down, cover and cook 5 minutes.
• Uncover and cook 15 minutes.
• Turn chicken.
• Cook covered five minutes.
• Uncover and cook 10 minutes until done.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Sprinkle with salt while warm.

CRISPY OVEN FRIED MEXICAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a shallow non-aluminum pan combine vegetable juice and hot sauce.
• Add chicken and let marinade in refrigerator for 3 hours turning frequently.
• Drain chicken and discard marinade.
• Preheat oven to 375 deg. F.
• Spray a large cookie sheet with non stick cooking spray.
• In a large zip bag combine remaining ingredients.
• Add the chicken and shake to coat.
• Remove from bag and place on cookie sheet.
• Sprinkle and remaining crumbs on chicken.
• Bake one hour until tender.

MEXICAN PAN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pour buttermilk into shallow dish. Combine cornmeal, chili powder, and salt in separate shallow dish. Place chicken in buttermilk and turn to coat. Place chicken in cornmeal mixture and turn to coat.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 chicken breasts; sauté until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate; tent with foil. Repeat with remaining oil and chicken.
• Serve with Salsa Verde (or your favorite salsa) spooned on top of the chicken.