Crispy Puerto Rican Chicharrones De Pollo
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Get ready to indulge in the crispiest, most flavorful chicken bites of your life – Chicharrones de Pollo is here to take your taste buds on a wild ride!
Imagine tender chicken thigh chunks marinated in a zesty mix of citrus juices, garlic, and spices, then breaded and deep-fried to a golden brown perfection. It’s a match made in heaven, folks!

First, let’s get our marinade game on. In a large bowl, combine chicken, lemon juice and zest, orange juice and zest, lime juice and zest, minced garlic, adobo seasoning, onion powder, black pepper, coriander, and Sazon seasoning. Stir until everything is well combined, then cover and refrigerate for 4 hours. Yes, it’s a waiting game, but trust us, it’s worth it!
While our chicken is getting its flavor on, let’s heat up some oil in a large pot over medium heat to about 300 degrees F. We’re talking hot, hot, hot!

Now it’s time to get our breading station ready. In a separate large bowl, mix together flour, cornstarch, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess liquid drip off, and add it to the flour mixture. Toss until the chicken pieces are evenly coated – we’re talking a beautiful, even layer of crunchiness.
It’s time to fry, baby! Carefully add the breaded chicken pieces to the hot oil in small batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry until golden brown and crunchy, about 5-10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F. Yes, it’s a bit of a process, but the end result is so worth it!

And there you have it, folks – the crispiest, most flavorful Chicharrones de Pollo you’ve ever tasted. Serve hot and enjoy the ooohs and ahhhs from your family and friends!

Printable Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 tablespoon Sazon seasoning
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- 1. In a large bowl, combine chicken, lemon juice and zest, orange juice and zest, lime juice and zest, minced garlic, adobo seasoning, onion powder, black pepper, coriander, and Sazon seasoning. Stir until well combined, then cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
- 2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat to about 300 degrees F.
- 3. In a separate large bowl, mix together flour, cornstarch, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper.
- 4. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess liquid drip off, and add it to the flour mixture. Toss until the chicken pieces are evenly coated.
- 5. Carefully add the breaded chicken pieces to the hot oil in small batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry until golden brown and crunchy, about 5-10 minutes.
- 6. Ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches at least 165 degrees F.
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