Los Pollos Hermanos Spicy Fried Chicken and Zesty Curly Fries
Dive into the iconic flavors of Los Pollos Hermanos with this recipe that replicates Gus Fring's famous spicy fried chicken and pairs it with zesty curly fries. The chicken is crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and loaded with a secret blend of spices. The curly fries are perfectly seasoned with a tangy kick that will leave your taste buds craving for more.
ingredients
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 4 medium potatoes, spiralized into curly fries
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2.
In a shallow bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 3.
Coat each chicken thigh in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- 4.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a large skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- 5.
Fry the chicken thighs for about 10 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6.
Transfer the fried chicken to a wire rack to drain excess oil.
- 7.
In a mixing bowl, toss curly fries with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well-coated.
- 8.
Spread the seasoned curly fries on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- 9.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- 10.
Serve the crispy fried chicken with zesty curly fries, garnished with fresh parsley.
