You will find pica pollo (the popular Dominican fried chicken) in every small town, city, and barrio. It's the meal of choice after a night of partying.
Combine onion, lime juice, parsley, half the salt, half the oregano, crushed garlic, and chicken in a pot. Pour enough water to cover the chicken.Boil the chicken over medium heat.When the chicken is cooked through but firm (about 15 mins after it breaks the boil) remove from the heat. Remove the chicken from the liquid, and save the broth for another dish.
2. Seasoning
Combine the flour with the remaining salt and oregano, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Whisk to mix. Coat the chicken pieces with the flour mix, shake off excess.
3. Frying
In a small saucepan heat the oil over medium-high heat (350 ºF [150 ºC]). Fry the chicken without piling up until they turn golden brown and turn to cook evenly on all sides (about 5-7 minutes in total). Place on a paper towel to remove the excess oil.
Why boil the chicken first? Because unless you have a deep-frier at home, the chicken may stay uncooked in the center. I've found this method works great at home, and produce flavorful, tender, crispy chicken that is safe to eat.