Cuban Fried Chicken

Cuban Fried Chicken

 

8 boneless chicken thighs with skin

Salt to taste

Ground black pepper to taste

Oil for frying

1 large onion, sliced

3 Garlic cloves, minced

Juice of 1 lemon

 

Ø      Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.

Ø      Heat ½ inch oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Ø      Add chicken and fry, turning once, until chicken is browned and completely cooked, about 5 minutes a side.

Ø       Remove chicken from skillet and keep warm.

Ø      Remove all but 3 tablespoons oil from skillet, reduce heat to medium and add onion and garlic.

Ø      Cook, stirring, until onion just begins to soften, about 2 minutes.

Ø      Pour onion, garlic and oil from skillet over chicken.

Ø      Pour lemon juice over chicken and serve.

Ø      Serve this with rice and a salad of sliced avocados tossed with a little olive oil, lemon juice and salt.

 

Makes 4 servings