1Combine garlic and onion powder, paprika, chili powder, black pepper, seasoned salt, complete seasoning, sazon, and chicken bouillon in a bowl.
2Add a little oil to the chicken leg quarters so the seasonings can adhere, then add the combined seasonings. Ensure the chicken is well marinated, lifting the skin to coat every part.
3Cover the marinated chicken and let it marinate for at least 2 hours.
4Combine flour, cornstarch, and baking powder for the breading.
5Remove about a third of a cup of the flour mixture to make a batter.
6Add garlic and onion powder, chicken bouillon, seasoned salt, and black pepper to the remaining flour mixture and mix to combine. Set aside.
7Add cold ice water to the reserved third of a cup of flour mixture to create a batter.
8Apply the batter to the marinated chicken, ensuring it is nicely coated to help the breading stick.
9Generously coat the battered chicken in the seasoned flour mixture and set aside.
10Repeat the coating process until all chicken pieces are well floured.
11Let the floured chicken sit for at least 15 minutes before frying.
12Preheat oil to 350°F.
13Drop chicken pieces into the preheated oil and fry for about 15 minutes.
14After about 10 minutes, remove the smallest piece of chicken to prevent overcooking.
15Once the rest of the chicken is done (around 15 minutes), remove them from the oil and set aside.
16Continue the frying process until all chicken pieces are cooked.
Ingredients
6 small leg quarters
1.5 tbsp seasoned salt
1 tbsp chicken bouillon
1 tbsp complete seasoning
1 pack sazon
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp chili or cayenne pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 cup all purpose flour
0.5 cup cornstarch
2 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp seasoned salt
1 tbsp chicken bouillon
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp black pepper
oil
water, preferably cold ice water
Tips
Do not overcook your chicken to keep it juicy.
Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours. Don't rush the process.
Let the floured chicken sit for at least 15 minutes before frying.