Jamaican FRENCH FRIED CHICKEN Recipe - How To Video

Fried Chicken Recipe

Step 1: Season the Chicken [00:05]

• Clean and wash the chicken with lemon. Season it with scallions, garlic, scotch bonnet pepper, onions, all-purpose seasoning, chicken seasoning, paprika, and pimento seed. Let it marinate in the fridge overnight.

Step 2: Prepare the Seasoning [01:36]

• Crush the pimento seeds using a napkin and a bottle, then pour it onto the chicken.

Step 3: Prepare for Frying [04:14]

• Take the marinated chicken out of the fridge a couple of hours before frying. Prepare a zip bag with flour for coating the chicken.

Step 4: Heat the Oil [04:31]

• Heat a large amount of oil in a pot until it's very hot, ensuring the chicken will be fully covered when frying.

Step 5: Coat the Chicken [05:24]

• Place the chicken in the flour bag and shake it to coat the chicken evenly with flour. Ensure that it is fully covered.

Step 6: Fry the Chicken [06:21]

• Once the oil is hot, carefully place the coated chicken into the oil. Add some garlic and other spices if desired.

Step 7: Cook the Chicken [07:41]

• Cover the chicken and let it cook for about 3 to 4 minutes. Then, check and take them out when they are golden brown.

Step 8: Serve [08:22]

• Plate the fried chicken with rice and peas, and enjoy your meal!