Ingredients
- 5 cups buttermilk
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz. Gilly Loco™ Chile Verde
- 6 chicken breast halves, pounded thin
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 3 teaspoons orange zest
- 2 teaspoons salt
- Pepper to taste
Crispy Southern fried chicken smothered in sweet Hatch green chile sauce for the ultimate New Mexico comfort food experience.
Gilly Loco Hatch Green Chile Fried Chicken Recipe
If you love Southern fried chicken and bold New Mexico flavor, this recipe is about to become a family favorite. Crispy golden chicken is topped with a sweet and savory Hatch green chile honey sauce made with Gilly Loco Hatch Chile Sauce, creating the perfect balance of comfort food and Southwest spice.
Served with creamy mashed potatoes and cheesy broccoli, this meal delivers everything we love about New Mexico cooking—bold flavor, simple ingredients, and plenty of reasons to gather around the table.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 oz Gilly Loco Chile Sauce
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- Zest of 1 orange
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
For the Chile Verde Sweet Honey Sauce
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup honey
- 4 oz Gilly Loco Chile Verde
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, garlic, and Gilly Loco Chile Verde. Add chicken and marinate for at least 2 hours.
Prepare the Coating
In a separate bowl, combine flour, orange zest, salt, and pepper.
Remove chicken from marinade and coat thoroughly in the flour mixture. Let rest for 20 minutes before frying.
Fry the Chicken
Heat oil to 350°F.
Fry chicken for 6–8 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Make the Sweet Chile Verde Sauce
In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter.
Whisk in honey and Gilly Loco Chile Sauce until smooth and heated through.
Keep warm until ready to serve.
Serve
Place crispy fried chicken on a platter and drizzle generously with the Chile Verde Sweet Honey Sauce.
Serve with:
- Creamy mashed potatoes
- Pepper jack cheesy broccoli
- Extra sauce for dipping
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Crispy Southern-style fried chicken
- Sweet and spicy Hatch green chile flavor
- Perfect comfort food with a New Mexico twist
- Family-friendly and easy to make
- Great for Sunday dinners and special gatherings
Live Life Loco in the Kitchen
At Gilly Loco, we believe every meal should bring people together. This Hatch Green Chile Fried Chicken combines Southern comfort with authentic New Mexico flavor for a dinner that's bold, memorable, and completely LOCO.
Serve it hot, pass the sauce, and enjoy every bite.