Chicharrones de pollo, Cuban fried chicken bites
Chunks of chicken marinated in lime and garlic, dusted with cornflour and fried until crisp. Eat them with lime and mojo.
- Time35 min (plus 30 min marinating)
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.80 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the chicken with the garlic, lime juice, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Cover and leave for 30 minutes.
30 min - 2
Drain off any liquid and toss the chicken with the cornflour until evenly coated.
- 3
Heat the oil in a deep, heavy pan to 180C. A cube of bread should turn golden in about 30 seconds.
- 4
Fry the chicken in 3 batches for 5 to 6 minutes, until deep golden and cooked through.
6 min - 5
Drain on kitchen paper and sprinkle with a little more salt.
- 6
Serve hot with lime wedges and mojo for dipping.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.