Name: Fried Chicken, Caribbean Style
Prep time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ teaspoon ground allspice; 1 tablespoon curry powder, preferably homemade; 1 Scotch bonnet (habanero) or other fresh chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced, or cayenne to taste, optional; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 8 chicken thighs or an assortment of chicken pieces, trimmed of excess fat; Salt and black pepper to taste; Lemon or lime wedges for serving; Corn, grapeseed, or other neutral oil for deep-frying; 1 egg; 1 cup flour

Preparation info

Makes
4
servings

Difficulty
Medium
Ready in
2 hr

Appears in

The Best Recipes in the World

By Mark Bittman

Published 2005

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Whenever you’re deep-frying, remember this: A vessel with deep sides will reduce spattering. A broader vessel will allow you to fry more pieces at once but will require considerably more oil; a narrower vessel will conserve oil but will mean you must cook in batches. The choice is yours.

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