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How To Make Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Cajun Fried Chicken Recipe
This is a spicy and flavorful dish that uses Cajun seasoning to give a crunchy coating to perfectly fried chicken.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp of Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp of garlic powder
- 1 tsp of paprika
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1 tsp of black pepper
- 1 cup of buttermilk
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
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In a large bowl, mix together the flour, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
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In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk and 1 tbsp of the spice mixture together.
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Dip the chicken pieces in the buttermilk mixture, then coat them in the flour mixture.
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Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Carefully place the chicken pieces in the skillet and fry until crispy and golden brown on both sides, about 6-8 minutes per side.
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Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F.
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Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on paper towels to drain the excess oil.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 487kcal
- Total Fat : 28g
- Saturated Fat : 7g
- Cholesterol : 151mg
- Sodium : 999mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 26g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 31g
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