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Cajun Fried Chicken Strips
Cajun Fried Chicken Strips are super easy to make and full of cajun spices. You'll love this easy dinner and all that fried chicken will have you licking your fingers!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 291 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Cajun
Ingredients
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
- 2 pounds chicken tenders trimmed
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Cover the bottom of a large heavy skillet with about 1/2 inch of oil. Heat oil to 350 degrees (see cooking lesson below).
- In a small dredging bowl combine panko bread crumbs with onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, basil, thyme, peppers, paprika, and salt. Small cake pans make great for dredging.
- Pour the buttermilk into a small bowl.
- Working one at a time, dip the chicken into buttermilk and then into bread crumbs to coat. Place carefully into the hot oil. Cook the chicken in batches as the skillet shouldn't get too crowded.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes and then flip, cooking for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Chicken should have a golden brown exterior and should be cooked all the way through.
- Remove from skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
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Notes
- HOMEMADE CAJUN SEASONING:
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/4 teaspoon white pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 1/2 teaspoons paprika1/2 teaspoon salt
Nutrition Information
Calories
291kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
121mg
(40%)
Sodium
350mg
(15%)
Potassium
823mg
(24%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1515IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
2.1mg
(2%)
Calcium
93mg
(9%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 291kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 350mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 823mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1515IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.