Cajun Fried Chicken: Juicy Recipe for Homemade Flavor Bliss
Enjoy the rich and spicy flavors of Cajun Fried Chicken with this easy-to-follow homemade recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, soak the chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 2 hours.
- In a shallow dish, mix the flour, Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Serve with a side of coleslaw or biscuits for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg