**Introducing Cajun Fried Chicken: A Culinary Journey to Louisiana's Spicy Delicacy**
Cajun fried chicken is a Southern delicacy originating from the vibrant state of Louisiana. This delectable dish is a symphony of flavors, combining the perfect balance of crispy, juicy chicken with a tantalizing blend of Cajun spices. Our article features three irresistible recipes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences, ensuring a delightful culinary experience for every chicken enthusiast.
**1. Classic Cajun Fried Chicken:**
This recipe embodies the essence of traditional Cajun fried chicken, featuring a crispy outer layer and succulent, juicy meat. We'll guide you through the process of creating the perfect spice blend, using a combination of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and other authentic Cajun seasonings. The chicken is then coated in a flavorful buttermilk marinade before being dredged in a seasoned flour mixture and fried to perfection.
**2. Spicy Cajun Fried Chicken:**
For those who crave a fiery kick, this recipe takes the heat up a notch. We'll introduce you to a specially crafted spice blend that includes a generous amount of cayenne pepper, chili powder, and a touch of habanero pepper. The result is an explosive flavor that will ignite your taste buds and leave you craving more.
**3. Herb-Crusted Cajun Fried Chicken:**
This recipe offers a unique twist on the classic Cajun fried chicken, incorporating a vibrant blend of fresh herbs. We'll show you how to create a flavorful herb paste using a combination of parsley, thyme, rosemary, and sage. The chicken is then coated in this aromatic paste before being fried, resulting in a crispy exterior and a moist, flavorful interior.
So, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we take you through the steps of creating these exceptional Cajun fried chicken recipes. Whether you prefer the classic taste, the spicy heat, or the herbal twist, these recipes promise an unforgettable taste experience that will leave you craving for more.
CAJUN COUNTRY FRIED CHICKEN
I've perfected my own Cajun seasoning made from 11 herbs and spices. But in this recipe, a store-bought variety works just as well.-Dave Fisher, Ten Mile, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine milk and 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning; add chicken. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , In a large shallow dish, combine the flour, lemon pepper, garlic salt and remaining Cajun seasoning. Drain chicken and discard milk mixture. Place chicken in flour mixture and turn to coat. , In a skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil; fry chicken in batches until golden brown and juices run clear, 7-8 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein.
CAJUN OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN AND ROASTED VEGETABLES
Paired with colorful peppers and beans, crispy cereal-coated chicken makes an appealing meal for six, complete in less than an hour.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil; spray with cooking spray. Spray another 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
- In small bowl, place crushed cereal. In another small bowl, beat egg white and water until frothy. Dip chicken breast halves into egg white mixture; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Roll chicken in cereal to coat; place in foil-lined pan.
- In second pan, toss all roasted vegetable ingredients to coat.
- Place both pans in oven; bake 18 to 23 minutes, stirring vegetables once halfway through baking time, until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear and vegetables are crisp-tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1/6 of Recipe, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 6 g
CAJUN FRIED CHICKEN OVER PASTA
Just an idea I had in my head. This stuff came out amazing. Hope y'all like it too! Mmmm mmmm! What a meal! Serve with a fresh garden salad, crusty bread and a nice wine! Yummy!
Provided by Amy H.
Categories Pasta
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- 1. Mix together flour, salt, and seasonings in a shallow bowl with wire wisk. In a separate bowl, wisk together milk and eggs until well blended.
- 2. Coat a deep frying pan with about an inch and a half of oil. Heat over medium heat. When oil is hot, roll chicken in flour mixture, then dip in egg, then roll again in flour mixture. Fry in hot oil until golden brown. Repeat until all the chicken is done; set aside on an oven safe pan/plate and keep warm in the oven until pasta and sauce are done.
- 3. Cook bow tie pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking start preparing sauce.
- 4. To prepare sauce, heat butter over in a deep skillet over medium heat and add red onion, garlic to the pan. Saute until softened. Pour in alfredo sauce, tomato paste, butter and wine. Simmer over medium-low heat for Until well blended. Add Cajun seasoning. When pasta is done, drain and mix with sauce.
- 5. To plate: Spoon pasta onto a plate or pasta bowl. Lay a few strips of chicken over the top. Sprinkle with sliced green onion, and shaved parmesan. Serve.
CAJUN FRIED CHICKEN STRIPS
If you like a little heat on your chicken, then you'll love this one I came up with by combining a couple of unrelated recipes! Dip in ranch or smother with Franks Hot Sauce to really give it a punch!
Provided by fayberrie
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put hot sauce in gallon size ziplock bag with chicken and let sit in fridge for up to 2 hours.
- Mix all dry ingredients in another ziplock bag.
- Heat oil in frying pan to medium high, depending on your stove.
- Put chicken from hot sauce into dry ingredients bag and shake to coat.
- Fry until juices run clear (about 20 minutes or so).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.2, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 104.8, Sodium 1339.5, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 4, Protein 44.5
OVEN-FRIED CAJUN CHICKEN BREASTS
Quick and yummy variation on the oven fried chicken breast theme. Increase the Cajun seasoning if you like your food spicy. The amount prescribed is based on my kids' preference, which is for flavor, but not too much heat. Time does not include marinating time (optional).
Provided by ktdid
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Place chicken in a shallow nonmetal dish and pour the buttermilk over the pieces, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight. (If you forget to plan ahead, you can skip this step, just dip the chicken in buttermilk before coating with the crumb mixture.).
- Combine cornflake crumbs, paprika and Cajun seasoning in a gallon size plastic bag. Close the bag and shake well to mix. Take one piece of chicken at a time out of the buttermilk, place in coating bag and shake to coat evenly. Place on a baking sheet or stoneware pan. repeat with remaining chicken. Lightly spritz each piece with nonstick vegetable spray or an olive oil spray. Bake at 425 F for 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 84.2, Sodium 181.7, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.3, Protein 31.6
CAJUN FRIED CHICKEN CUTLET
My husband is not a huge fan of chicken, he's a steak and potatoes kind of guy, but even he admits that he would eat these any day and said he likes them almost as much as a good steak... almost.
Provided by Amy H.
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Place each piece of chicken between plastic wrap and pound to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut in half to make two pieces. Rub each piece of chicken with onion powder.
- 2. Mix together thoroughly, 3 eggs, half a cup of milk and a dash or two of hot sauce in a medium sized bowl.
- 3. in a separate medium sized dish, mix together flour, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder and salt.
- 4. Roll chicken in flour; Gently shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture and roll in flour again.
- 5. Fry chicken in hot oil about 7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels and serve.
CAJUN FRIED CHICKEN
I love this recipe, it's my combination of two recipes, southern fried chicken and cajun chicken. I love it and I hope you do too.
Provided by espann
Categories Chicken
Time 4h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Rinse and pat dry chicken pieces with a paper towel.
- Cut breast pieces in half across ribs.
- Soak Mixture: place enough buttermilk to completely submerge chicken pieces, add 1 tablespoons of hot sauce & whisk together.
- Soak chicken in Buttermilk and hot sauce mixture at least 3 hours in the refrigerator.
- Heat oil in a large deep pot to 350°F DO NOT FILL POT MORE THEN HALF FULL WITH OIL.
- Flour Mixture:In a Ziploc bag, combine 1 cup flour, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, a pinch of cayenne pepper,1/2 teaspoon paprika and 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning. Close bag and mix well.
- Pat chicken dry with a clean paper towel and sprinkle with garlic powder and Creole seasoning.
- One piece at a time, Place chicken in inside ziploc bag flour mixture.
- Shake coated chicken over bag to get rid of excess coating.
- Drop the coated chicken into hot oil.
- Don't place too many chicken pieces, Cook 3 to 4 at a time.
- Fry chicken until brown and crisp.
- Drain on paper towel.
- Note: Dark meat will take about 14 minutes, white meat about 10 minutes. Smaller pieces cook faster than the larger ones, You can check by piercing to the bone in the thickest part with a fork. If the juices run clear, it is done.
Tips:
- Use a buttermilk marinade to tenderize the chicken and give it a flavorful crust.
- Make sure the chicken is coated evenly in the flour mixture before frying.
- Fry the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure even cooking.
- Use a deep fryer or large pot filled with oil to ensure the chicken is submerged in oil and cooks evenly.
- Maintain the oil temperature between 350-375°F (175-190°C) to prevent the chicken from burning or becoming too oily.
- Fry the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure it is cooked thoroughly.
- Season the chicken with Cajun seasoning or your preferred blend of spices before serving.
- Serve the fried chicken with your favorite sides such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or French fries.
Conclusion:
The recipes presented in this article provide a comprehensive guide to preparing delicious Cajun fried chicken. With step-by-step instructions, a focus on using fresh ingredients, and tips for achieving the perfect crispy coating and tender meat, these recipes cater to a range of preferences and skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, experimenting with these recipes will allow you to create mouthwatering Cajun fried chicken that will impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, heat up your oil, and embark on a culinary journey to savor the unique flavors of this classic Southern dish.
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