Chicharrones aren't always pork rinds. They might also be pollo — chicken — cut into chunks, exquisitely spiced, and deep-fried. You can enjoy them in a restaurant setting, with knife and fork, but chicharrones de pollo are even better at outdoor events, where you can carry them off by the bagful. "Free-range" is good for festival-goers, too.
The Freakin Rican
On the afternoon in question, at one of the many events listed on the proprietor's online food festival calendar
Most other days, at 4306 34th Ave. (43rd-44th Sts.), Astoria, Queens
929-349-1080
www.TheFreakinRicanRestaurant.com
Closed Monday and Tuesday
