Servings: 4 people
Calories: 564kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Chicken pieces thighs and legs preferred
- 2 cups Haitian Epis Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Ground Allspice
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
Instructions
Clean the Chicken
- Mix water, vinegar, and lemon juice or lime in a large bowl. Add the chicken pieces to the water mix and clean the chicken thoroughly.
Season the Chicken
- Mix the dry spices together in a small bowl or ramekin. Season the chicken generously on all sides and in all the nooks and crannies. Set aside.
- Add the epis and massage into the chicken. Place the chicken in a large sealable ziplock bag and refrigerate at least 4 hours but preferably overnight.
Steam The Chicken
- Place two cups of water in a large saucepan. Add pasta insert and heat the water on medium high heat. Place the chicken in the insert and add the lid. Don't overly crowd the pan so cook in batches if necessary. Steam the chicken for 5-6 minutes. Note darker meat will take a minute or two longer to cook.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
Fry the Chicken
- If using a deep fryer pre-heat oil to 375 degrees F. Otherwise in a deep saucepan or cast iron skillet add vegetable oil and heat.
- Add the steamed chicken to the hot oil and cook chicken on each side 2-3 minutes. Chicken should be golden brown and crispy.
- Serve with Haitian pikliz or other pickled vegetables like red onions.
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Notes
Chicken thighs are more flavorful in my humble opinion so go with dark meat if that's your thing. Otherwise breasts and wings are fine. Just note that cook times are different. Dark meat requires a slightly longer cook time.
White meat is tasty as well but easy to overcook especially if we're talking chicken breasts.
After frying, place the chicken on a wire rack to allow excess oil to drain, preventing it from becoming overly greasy.
Feel free to add a personal touch to the recipe, experimenting with additional spices or herbs to suit your taste preferences.
Maintain a consistent frying temperature to ensure even cooking and achieve the desired golden crispiness.
Nutrition
Calories: 564kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 1557mg | Potassium: 729mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1286IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg
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