Spice up your dinner routine with our guide to the ultimate oven-fried Cajun chicken breasts! This tantalizing dish combines the crispy texture of fried chicken with the bold flavors of Cajun spices, resulting in a mouthwatering experience. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, our carefully curated tips and tricks will help you create a flavorful and juicy chicken dish that will impress your family and friends. From choosing the right chicken breasts to mastering the perfect seasoning blend, we'll walk you through each step of the cooking process to ensure a perfect result. So, grab your aprons and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds craving more!
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
CAJUN OVEN FRIED CHICKEN
Make and share this cajun oven fried chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by nancyal
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- combine buttermilk, cajun seasoning, and salt in a shallow dish.
- place the panko in another shallow dish.
- take your chicken pieces and dip them first in the butermilk mixture, then into the panko.
- do one piece at a time.
- line your baking sheet with parchment paper, and place the chicken pieces on it.
- lightly spray each chicken piece with the cooking spray.
- bake for 40 minutes at 400 degrees or until done, turning the chicken pieces after they have baked for 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.2, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 52.6, Sodium 562.2, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.6, Protein 18.6
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
CRISPY JUICY OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN BREASTS
This is a very crispy, moist, and tender chicken dish without the messy frying. The oven does a great job making that crispy coating we all love.
Provided by Judy in Delaware
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts and buttermilk into a large resealable plastic bag, knead several times to coat chicken with buttermilk, and squeeze air from the bag. Seal and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Placed crushed herb-seasoned stuffing mix into a shallow bowl. Mix flour, salt, and black pepper in a separate flat dish. Beat egg with water in a bowl. Pour peanut oil into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, shake off excess buttermilk, and discard used buttermilk marinade. Dredge chicken breasts in seasoned flour. Dip each floured breast in egg, then press gently into stuffing mix to coat. Place coated chicken breasts into the pan with peanut oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Turn each chicken breast over and continue baking until chicken pieces are no longer pink inside and the coating is crisp, about 25 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 112.2 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 35.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 1178.1 mg, Sugar 7.4 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.
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
CAJUN OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE
Provided by KennySD
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Combine first 3 ingredients in a shallow dish. Place panko in a shallow dish. Dip chicken, one piece at a time, into buttermilk mixture; dredge in panko. Place chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly coat chicken with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 40 minutes or until done, turning after 20 minutes.
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
Tips:
- For a crispy coating, make sure to press the chicken breasts firmly into the breadcrumb mixture.
- If you don't have a baking rack, you can use a wire rack placed over a baking sheet.
- To make sure the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- For a spicier chicken, add more cayenne pepper to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing or barbecue sauce.
Conclusion:
This oven-fried Cajun chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. The chicken is coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture and baked until crispy and golden brown. Serve it with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
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