Mexican Fried Chicken Recipe

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Mexican Fried Chicken
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Directions:

  1. In a bowl combine sour cream, milk, chili peppers, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Place chicken pieces in a bag and set in a shallow dish.
  3. Pour sour cream mixture over chicken, seal bag.
  4. Refrigerate overnight, turn bag occasionally.
  5. Place flour in a shallow dish.
  6. Remove chicken from sour cream mixture shaking off excess.
  7. Discard remaining sour cream mixture.
  8. Add chicken pieces to flour mixture, a few at a time, turning to coat.
  9. Add oil to a 12-inch heavy skillet to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch.
  10. Heat over medium high heat until hot (350F) Reduce heat.
  11. Carefully add chicken to the skillet. Cook uncovered, over medium heat about 40 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170 F for breast, 180F for thighs and drumsticks), turning occasionally to brown evenly.
  12. Drain on paper towel.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 160.22 Kcal (671 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.97g 3%
Cholesterol 51.91mg 17%
Sodium 464.3mg 19%
Potassium 163.25mg 3%
Total Carbs 27.22g 9%
Sugars 1.29g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.19g 5%
Protein 7.54g 15%
Vitamin C 22.9mg 38%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 1.9mg 10%
Calcium 44.8mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 178.31 Kcal (747 kJ)
Calories from fat 19.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.19g 3%
Cholesterol 57.77mg 17%
Sodium 516.71mg 19%
Potassium 181.68mg 3%
Total Carbs 30.29g 9%
Sugars 1.44g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.33g 5%
Protein 8.39g 15%
Vitamin C 25.5mg 38%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 2.1mg 10%
Calcium 49.9mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.1
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

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