Name: Pollo campero
Cook time: 1 d
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 Unit Large chicken, well washed, clean, and cut into pieces; 1 cup Wheat flour; 3 tablespoon Cornstarch; 2 teaspoon Paprika; 1 teaspoon Garlic powder; 1 teaspoon Ground cumin; 1 teaspoon Curry powder; 1 teaspoon Onion powder; 1 teaspoon Ground ginger; 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon Ground red or cayenne pepper; 1 cup Wheat flour; 1 teaspoon Curry; 1 teaspoon Garlic powder; 1 teaspoon Ground cumin; 1 teaspoon Ground red or cayenne pepper; 1 pinch Salt

How to Make Pollo campero

Versión en español

On this page we present you 3 different ways to prepare this recipe:

Pollo campero (Original version)
Pollo campero (Version with 11 ingredients and 4 steps)
Pollo campero (Version with 11 ingredients and 6 steps)

In Central America, Pollo Campero is known for being a delicacy enjoyed in celebrations such as parties, graduations, and even weddings. Today I will share with you the secret recipe for this famous dish, which consists of two fundamental parts: the marinade and the breading.

Pollo Campero from El Salvador has its roots in the rich culinary tradition of Central America, being an emblematic dish in the country's celebrations and festivities. The perfect combination of the special marinade and the unique breading makes this dish an incomparable gastronomic delight.

We hope you enjoy preparing this delicious recipe together.

Pollo campero

Main Course

1 day

fried

4 Servings

Ingredients

1 Large chicken, well washed, clean, and cut into pieces

1 cup of Wheat flour

3 tablespoons of Cornstarch

2 teaspoons of Paprika

1 teaspoon of Garlic powder

1 teaspoon of Ground cumin

1 teaspoon of Curry powder

1 teaspoon of Onion powder

1 teaspoon of Ground ginger

1 teaspoon of Ground black pepper

1 teaspoon of Ground red or cayenne pepper

1 cup of Wheat flour

1 teaspoon of Curry

1 teaspoon of Garlic powder

1 teaspoon of Ground cumin

1 teaspoon of Ground red or cayenne pepper

1 pinch of Salt

Preparation

Step 1 : To prepare Pollo Campero, you must start by mixing all the ingredients in a large bowl for the marinade.

Step 2 : Add water gradually until a compact paste is achieved.

Step 3 : Then, immerse the chicken in the mixture and stir to ensure it is well coated.

Step 4 : Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight.

Step 5 : After marinating, heat oil in a deep pot over high heat and then reduce to medium heat.

Step 6 : In another bowl, mix the ingredients for the breading and coat the chicken with the prepared flour.

Step 7 : Proceed to fry the chicken for 20-25 minutes over medium heat until golden brown.

Step 8 : Once the chicken is ready, drain on a colander and serve with rice, beans, or a fresh salad.

Step 9 : Enjoy!

A Traditional Approach

This is a traditional version of the delicious Salvadoran fried chicken. A rich dish that brightens up lunches in our country.

Main Course

Ingredients

1 Chopped chicken

2 cups of Flour

3 tablespoons of Cornstarch

2 teaspoons of Paprika

2 teaspoons of Garlic powder

2 teaspoons of Curry powder

1 teaspoon of Ground cumin

1 teaspoon of Ground ginger

3 teaspoons of Ground pepper

1 pinch of Salt

Water

Preparation

Step 1 : In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients for the marinade, adding water slowly until a compact paste is formed, meaning it should not be too watery or too thick.

Step 2 : Place the chicken in this mixture and stir well to ensure the chicken is well coated. Cover with aluminum foil or your preferred cover and let it marinate for 5 to 6 hours in the refrigerator or overnight.

Step 3 : After marinating, heat oil in a deep pot over high heat. Once the oil is hot, reduce the temperature. In another bowl, mix the Coating ingredients and coat the chicken in the flour mixture.

Step 4 : Fry the chicken pieces for 20 to 25 minutes over low heat. After frying, drain the chicken on a colander, and you'll have a delicious homemade fried chicken that can be served with cabbage salad.

An alternative but also typical version

This is a typical and fun version of the delicious recipe for campero chicken, a dish full of spices from our land.

Main Course

Ingredients

2 teaspoons of Curry

2 cups of Flour

2 teaspoons of Ground cumin

2 teaspoons of Garlic powder

3 teaspoons of Red pepper

1 pinch of Salt

1 Whole chicken

3 tablespoons of Cornstarch

2 tablespoons of Paprika

1 teaspoon of Ground ginger

Water

Preparation

Step 1 : For the marinade, mix all the ingredients in a large enough container.

Step 2 : Add water little by little to get a slightly firm paste, avoiding it being too thick or too watery.

Step 3 : Mix the chicken with this mixture and stir well to be well soaked. Then cover with aluminum foil. This chicken will be marinated for 6 hours in the refrigerator, although it is recommended to marinate it overnight for more flavor.

Step 4 : For the breading, once the meat is well marinated, remove it. Mix all the ingredients for the breading. Heat oil in a pot over high heat.

Step 5 : When the oil is hot, dip the chicken in the breading to coat it with the formed flour and fry for 20 to 25 minutes. However, in this case, it is cooked over low heat. Only the initial contact of the meat with the pot should be very high heat, and once frying, reduce the heat to low.

Step 6 : Once all the chicken pieces are fried, remove excess oil, and you will have delicious campero chicken ready to enjoy.