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Crispy Haitian Chicken

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
75 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner Caribbean
Crispy Haitian Chicken
Ingredients
  • 3 pounds chicken legs
  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 white onion, chopped
  • 1 head garlic, cloves separated and minced
  • 3 tablespoons seasoned salt
  • 3 tablespoons paprika
  • 3 tablespoons ground thyme
  • 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons whole cloves
  • vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
1
Combine chicken legs with lemon juice, onion, garlic, seasoned salt, paprika, thyme, pepper, and cloves in a spacious container. Seal the container and refrigerate for an extended period of time to allow flavors to meld, ideally between 30 minutes and a full 12 hours.
2
Melt oil in a deep frying device or a large cooking vessel over an elevated heat level. Fry chicken pieces in batches until they develop a golden hue, approximately 8 minutes. Utilize an instant-read thermometer to verify that the internal temperature of the chicken, as measured near the bone, reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius). Remove excess moisture by placing the fried chicken on paper towels.