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Valentina Glazed Fried Chicken

Name: Valentina Glazed Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: as needed Vegetable Oil; 1 tsp Garlic; to taste Coriander; 4 tbsp Mexican cream; 2 Lime; 1 cup Masa Harina; 8 Chicken; to taste Salt; 100 ml Valentina or Tapatio Sauce

45 min (15 prep + 30 cook) Easy 4 servings Nacional / Moderno

Edmond Bojalil

Recetas Mexas

Published: Mar 27, 2026 · Updated: Aug 15, 2026

Crispy fried chicken thighs glazed with Valentina hot sauce

About this recipe

Fried chicken thighs glazed with Valentina hot sauce, crispy on the outside and juicy within. A modern dish with the tangy-spicy flavour everyone loves.

History & Origin

Valentina sauce is one of the most recognisable icons of everyday Mexican food. Using it as a glaze for fried chicken is a modern trend that captures Mexican love for tangy, spicy flavours.

Estimated cost

$35.71

Total cost

$8.93

Per serving

* Approximate prices based on Canadian supermarkets

Nutritional information per serving

450

Calories

30g

Protein

30g

Carbohydrates

25g

Fat

Fibre

800mg

Sodium

* Approximate values. May vary depending on ingredients used.

Method

1
Marinate the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, garlic powder and lime juice for 20 minutes.
2
Coat the chicken in seasoned corn flour. Shake off any excess and set aside.
3
Heat enough oil in a deep frying pan to 175 °C. Fry the chicken for 12-15 minutes, turning halfway, until golden brown.
4
Drain the chicken on kitchen paper. In a bowl, mix Valentina hot sauce with melted butter and garlic powder.
5
Toss the hot fried chicken in the Valentina glaze, ensuring it is well coated on all sides.
6
Serve immediately with Mexican crema, fresh coriander and lime. Accompany with rice or salad.

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Edmond Bojalil

Founder, Recetas Mexas

Mexican from Puebla, IT professional and foodie. Author of 1000+ authentic Mexican recipes adapted for home kitchens worldwide. Based in Madrid since 2018.