Description
Deliciously flavorful chicken strips marinated in buttermilk and Cajun spices, offering a crispy texture and juicy inside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornmeal
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, cover chicken strips with buttermilk and one tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the breading: In a shallow bowl, mix together flour, cornmeal, remaining Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Remove chicken strips from marinade and dip into flour mixture to coat. Set aside on a plate.
- Fry the strips: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips in batches, frying for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain and serve: Transfer cooked strips to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a bit more Cajun seasoning to the breading mix. You can air-fry the strips as a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg