This Haitian fried chicken recipe varies from American-style fried chicken but is just as good. If you are in a hurry, you can marinate the chicken for 30 minutes, but the longer you leave it, the better. You may sprinkle freshly squeezed lemon juice on top if you like.
3 pounds chicken legs
1 cup lemon juice
½ white onion, chopped
1 head garlic, cloves separated and minced
3 tablespoons seasoned salt
3 tablespoons paprika
3 tablespoons ground thyme
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
2 tablespoons whole cloves
vegetable oil for frying
Combine chicken legs, lemon juice, onion, garlic, seasoned salt, paprika, thyme, pepper, and cloves in a large bowl. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to 12 hours.
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown, about 8 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Drain on paper towels.
