Frango à Passarinho — Brazilian Crispy Fried Chicken Bites
Brazil's beloved crispy mini chicken bites — marinated in garlic, lemon, and herbs then deep-fried until golden. A staple bar snack (petisco) that's high-protein and irresistible.
65mPrep
20mCook
3Servings
480Calories
42gProtein
Ingredients
- 600 gchicken wings or small pieces
- 5 piecegarlic cloves
- 40 mllime juice
- 8 gsalt
- 4 gblack pepper
- 5 gpaprika
- 5 gdried oregano
- 60 gall-purpose flour
- 500 mlvegetable oil (for frying)
- 15 gparsley
Ingredients
- 600 g chicken wings or small pieces
- 5 piece garlic cloves
- 40 ml lime juice
- 8 g salt
- 4 g black pepper
- 5 g paprika
- 5 g dried oregano
- 60 g all-purpose flour
- 500 ml vegetable oil (for frying)
- 15 g parsley
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in garlic, lime juice, salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano for at least 1 hour.
- Drain chicken and lightly coat in flour.
- Heat oil to 180°C. Fry chicken pieces in batches for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lime wedges and hot sauce.