MEXICAN FRIED CHICKEN

MEXICAN FRIED CHICKEN 1 clove garlic 1/2 tsp. salt 2 1/2 to 3 lbs. chicken, cut up (I like thighs) 1/4 c. lime juice 1 sm. onion, finely chopped Vegetable oil(for frying) 1/2 c. flour 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. chili powder Mash garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt together, then rub the mixture over the chicken. Arrange chicken in shallow glass or plastic bowl. Sprinkle with lime juice and onion. Cover and refrigerate turning occasionally at least three hours. Remove chicken from marinade;I let mine marinade over night Heat oil in skillet until hot. Mix flour, 1 teaspoon salt and chili powder. Coat chicken with flour. Place chicken, skin side down, in skillet. Cover and cook 12 minutes. Uncover and cook 12 minutes. Turn chicken. Cover and cook 12 minutes. Uncover and cook until chicken is done about 15 minutes. Drain on paper towels.