Description
A mouthwatering Cajun chicken recipe that combines crispy fried chicken with a kick of jalapeno honey, perfect for family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts or thighs, boneless, skinless, trimmed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning (divided)
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 cups vegetable or peanut oil
- 4 buns (lightly toasted)
- 6 tablespoons jalapeno honey
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in a mixture of buttermilk, egg, and 1 tablespoon of cajun seasoning for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Prepare the dredging mixture by combining the flour, remaining cajun seasoning, cornstarch, and baking powder in a separate bowl.
- Dredge the marinated chicken in the flour mixture and place it on a wire rack to let excess drop off.
- Heat the oil in a large pot or deep skillet to 350°F (180°C).
- Fry the chicken pieces for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through, then drain on a wire rack.
- Assemble the sandwiches with fried chicken on buns, topped with jalapeno honey and mayonnaise, and serve immediately.
Notes
Marinate the chicken overnight for maximum flavor. Ensure the oil temperature is correct for perfect frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg