Pollo Diablo Garlicky Spicy Deep Fried Chicken
Turn up the heat with Pollo Diablo Garlicky Spicy Deep Fried Chicken, a flavor-packed fusion of fiery spices and crispy perfection. This bold dish features succulent chicken drumsticks marinated in a zesty buttermilk blend infused with garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne, and red chili flakes for a mouthwatering kick. Coated in a light, crispy crust and deep-fried to golden-brown perfection, each bite delivers an irresistible combination of juiciness and crunch. Perfect for spice lovers seeking a crowd-pleasing centerpiece, this recipe pairs beautifully with the refreshing tang of lemon wedges. With just 45 minutes of hands-on time, Pollo Diablo is an easy way to bring restaurant-quality fried chicken to your dinner table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Chicken drumsticks
- 6 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 2 cups Buttermilk
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 quart Vegetable oil
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves, then set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk, minced garlic, red chili flakes, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Whisk until fully combined.
Add the chicken drumsticks to the buttermilk mixture, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for maximum flavor.
In another bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt.
Remove the chicken drumsticks from the buttermilk marinade, allowing any excess to drip off, and dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating. Set the coated chicken pieces on a baking rack to rest for 10 minutes while you heat the oil.
In a deep fryer or large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Use a kitchen thermometer to monitor the temperature.
Carefully add 3-4 chicken drumsticks to the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and its internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the cooked chicken from the oil and place it on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with the remaining drumsticks.
Serve the Pollo Diablo immediately, garnished with lemon wedges for a zesty finish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
10335 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 978.1 g | 1254% | |
| Saturated Fat | 156.9 g | 785% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 569.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 798 mg | 266% | |
| Sodium | 6261 mg | 272% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 254.9 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.4 g | ||
| Protein | 221.4 g | 443% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.3 mcg | 32% | |
| Calcium | 756 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 21.9 mg | 122% | |
| Potassium | 3095 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
