Cajun Country Fried Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Cajun Country Fried Chicken
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + marinating Cook: 10 min./batch
YIELD: 12 servings.
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
Ingredients
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2 cups whole milk
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2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
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8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
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4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound), halved
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1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
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Oil for frying
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, combine milk and 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning; add chicken. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
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2.
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.
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3.
In a skillet, heat 1/4 in. oil; fry chicken in batches until golden brown and juices run clear, 7-8 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
3 ounces cooked chicken: 289 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 291mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein.
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