Chicken Cracklings (Caribbean Chicken Bites)

<h2 class="subheader">A Crunchy, Caribbean Chicken and Lime Favorite</h2> Transport your family to the sunny Caribbean with these crunchy, garlicky chicken cracklings. Chicken and lime are the stars of this Caribbean favorite: Bite-sized morsels of chicken are marinated in a flavor-packed blend of lemon, lime, and olive oil, punched up with a dash of GOYA® <a href="/english/product_subcategory/Condiments/Adobo#31">Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning</a>, and <a href="/english/product_subcategory/Condiments/Sazon-Bouillon#32">Sazón GOYA® with Coriander and Annatto</a>. Cracklings are the Caribbean’s answer to buffalo chicken wings. Fried until crisp and golden, these lime chicken nuggets are a sure winner with both children and adults.

Total Time

25m

Prep Time:15m

Yields:4 Servings

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Ingredients

3 lbs.

chicken parts (legs, thighs and/or wings)

GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper

1½ tsp.

GOYA® Minced Garlic, or 3 cloves garlic, minced

¼ cup

GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 tbsp.

GOYA® White Vinegar

Juice of ½ lemon

Juice of ½ lime

1 packet

GOYA® Sazón with Coriander and Annatto

GOYA® Corn Oil, for frying

Lemon and lime wedges for garnish

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Directions

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Step 1

Cut chicken parts into morsels, discard wing tips. Season well with adobo; mix remaining ingredients, except for corn oil, and pour over chicken. Marinate, covered, for several hours in the refrigerator.

Step 2

Heat oil on medium high until hot, but not smoking. Fry a few chicken bits at a time until crisp and golden (8-10 minutes). Remove with slotted spoon, drain on paper towels and serve immediately with lemon or lime wedge.