Cajun Fried Chicken

Name: Cajun Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: North America, Cajun
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk; 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided; 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound), halved; 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; Oil for frying

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + marinating Cook: 10 min./batch

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Sink your teeth into our Cajun fried chicken that’s loaded with savory spices.

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound), halved
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Oil for frying

Directions

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. 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.