Best 6 Cajun Country Fried Chicken Recipes
Craving for a succulent, crispy, and flavorful dish? Look no further than Cajun country fried chicken. Rooted in the vibrant culinary heritage of Louisiana, this delectable dish tantalizes taste buds with its unique blend of spices, herbs, and cooking techniques. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets of creating the perfect Cajun country fried chicken, guaranteed to leave you craving for more.
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CAJUN FRIED CHICKEN
This Cajun fried chicken recipe is bathed in buttermilk and turns out crisp, slightly spicy, perfectly deep-fried loveliness thanks to its Southern charm and Louisiana personality. Quite literally the best we've had.
Provided by Donald Link
Categories Mains
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pat the chicken dry. Place the chicken in a large bowl, season it with the salt, pepper, cayenne, white pepper, garlic powder, and hot sauce, and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.☞TESTER TIP: The longer you let the chicken stay in the fridge, the more thoroughly the seasonings will permeate the chicken.
- Remove the chicken from the bowl, allowing any liquid to drip back into the bowl, and place it in a clean bowl. Pour the buttermilk over the top.
- Heat the lard, vegetable shortening, or bacon fat in a large cast-iron skillet until it registers 350°F (176°C) on an instant-read thermometer or a pinch of flour immediately sizzles when dropped into the fat.
- While the oil heats, remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing any excess liquid to drip off, and place the chicken in yet another clean bowl.
- Sprinkle the chicken with the flour and toss to coat.
- When the oil is ready, add the chicken pieces to the skillet in batches, starting with the larger pieces and shaking off any excess flour before adding them to the oil. Do not crowd the skillet. For the crispest results, you want ample room around each piece in the oil. Cook the chicken, using tongs to turn the chicken occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 8 minutes on each side. Keep an eye on the temperature of the oil, making sure the oil doesn't get too hot.
- Transfer the fried chicken to a plate lined with paper towels or a brown paper bag. Return the oil to temperature before frying each subsequent batch of chicken. The smaller pieces will take about 6 minutes on each side.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 1716 kcal, Carbohydrate 73 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 155 g, SaturatedFat 39 g, TransFat 20 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 1195 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 108 g
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.
COUNTRY FRIED CHICKEN
This is one of our favorite recipes to take along on a picnic. We like to eat the chicken cold, along with a salad and watermelon. It's a real treat!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour and seasonings. In a shallow bowl, beat egg and milk. Dip chicken pieces into egg mixture, then add to bag, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat., In a large skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil; fry chicken in oil until browned on all sides. Cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until juices run clear and chicken is tender, turning occasionally. Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer. Drain on paper towels. ,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 24g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 189mg cholesterol, Sodium 1051mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 48g protein.
CAJUN FRIED CHICKEN
This ain't your mamma's fried chicken. The flavors are layered, starting deep in the meat working all the way to the surface. Your taste buds won't know what to do!
Provided by Pokey in San Antonio
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Inject all pieces with marinade. I use King Kooker Hot & Spicy, but any spicy brand will do.
- Season all pieces with Cajun seasoning. I use Tony Chachere's.
- Coat pieces with Creole mustard.
- Mix eggs, milk and hot sauce in a shallow bowl.
- Put two cups of flour in a large gallon size baggie.
- Put the other two cups in another baggie, and season with 3 tbl Cajun seasoning.
- Heat oil for frying.
- Working with a couple pieces at a time, lightly coat pieces in unseasoned flour, dip into milk mixture, drain off excess, and thoroughly coat with seasoned flour.
- When all pieces are coated, fry until done. Place on paper towel and season again with Cajun seasoning.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1321.7, Fat 59.9, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 365.6, Sodium 1869.1, Carbohydrate 105.8, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 4.2, Protein 85.5
CAJUN STYLE COUNTRY FRIED PORK STEAKS
I got tired of the "same ole' country fried steak, and was looking through a TOH "country cooking" and found one that was contributed by Toni Holcomb. I changed a few things and here are the results. Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your own tastes. I served this with mashed potatoes and green beans. The nutrition amounts include the total amounts of flour and milk mixture--you might not use all of the flour mixture to bread the meat and you might not use all the gravy. Submitted on June 1st, 2006.
Provided by Chef shapeweaver
Categories Pork
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl combine one cup flour and all seasonings.
- In another bowl combine buttermilk and evaporated milk. Set aside 1 3/4 cups of milk mixture for gravy.
- Dip meat into flour mixture, then in milk mixture, and then back into flour.
- Repeat step 3 for the rest of meat.
- Heat oil in skillet until hot but not smoking.
- Cook meat until lightly browned on each side, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Remove steaks and keep warm.
- Drain oil from pan, saving about 1/3. Stir in remaining flour until smooth. Cook over medium heat until golden brown. Whip in remaining buttermilk mixture.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.
- Serve over meat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.7, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 27.1, Sodium 943, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.1, Protein 12.2
BAKED CAJUN CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS
Cajun spiced drumsticks that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. This recipe is simple to prepare with minimal clean up.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Leg Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Place chicken in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Drizzle vegetable oil over the chicken. Seal the bag and massage the oil into the chicken.
- Combine paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, basil, thyme, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Mix until evenly combined. Pour spice mixture into the bag with the chicken. Seal the bag and toss to coat.
- Transfer drumsticks to the prepared baking sheet, discarding the plastic bag.
- Bake until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- For extra crispy skin, set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Broil chicken for 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 213.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
Tips:
- For extra crispy chicken, double-coat the chicken in the flour mixture.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the chicken. This will help prevent the chicken from sticking to the pan.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when frying the chicken. This will also help prevent the chicken from sticking together.
- Fry the chicken in batches if necessary.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked through before serving.
Conclusion:
Cajun country fried chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of spices and herbs gives the chicken a unique flavor that is sure to please everyone. Whether you are serving it for a family meal or a special occasion, Cajun country fried chicken is sure to be a hit.
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