Mexican-Style Fried Chicken

Marinated tequila chicken legs deep-fried until golden, served with fresh homemade guacamole and zesty pico de gallo salsa.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 786.3 kcals 3145.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 42 grams 168 grams
Fat 48.1 grams 192.4 grams
Protein 46.4 grams 185.6 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
150
g
Flour
seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper
Fruits
3
piece
Lime
juice only
2
piece
Avocado
ripe, chopped
1
piece
Lime
juice only
2
piece
Lime
juice only
Liquids
100
ml
330
ml
Meat
8
piece
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
chopped
1
tbsp
Coriander
freshly chopped stems
0.5
tsp
OilsFats
500
ml
Vegetable Oil
for deep frying
Vegetables
1
piece
Red Chilli
chopped
2
piece
Plum Tomato
peeled, seeds removed, chopped
1
piece
Bird's Eye Chilli
seeds removed, chopped
1
piece
Red Onion
finely chopped
1
piece
Red Chilli
finely chopped
2
piece
Tomato
chopped

Steps

  • Mix the tequila, lime juice, chopped chilli, beer, and garlic together in a large bowl.
  • Score the chicken legs, coat them in the marinade, and refrigerate for two hours.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pan until it reaches frying temperature.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat each piece dry.
  • Coat the chicken in seasoned flour and deep-fry for 15 minutes until cooked through.
  • Drain the cooked chicken legs on kitchen paper using a slotted spoon.
  • Combine all the guacamole ingredients in a clean bowl and mix well.
  • Combine all the pico de gallo ingredients in a separate clean bowl and mix well.
  • Serve the chicken legs in a large bowl with the guacamole and salsa on the side.