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Delicious Cajun chicken strips served on a plate with dipping sauce
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Cajun-Spiced Chicken Strips

Cajun-Spiced Chicken Strips combine spicy Cajun flavors with juicy chicken and a crispy coating, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American, Cajun
Keyword Cajun Chicken Strips, easy recipe, Fried Chicken, Spicy Chicken
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350kcal

Ingredients

Chicken and Marinade

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into strips
  • 1 cup buttermilk For marinade
  • 2 tbsp olive oil Enhances seasoning flavor
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning For marinating

Breading Mix

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Forms the base of the crispy coating
  • 0.5 cup cornmeal Adds texture and sweetness
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning For the breading
  • 0.5 tsp paprika Adds smokiness
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder For flavor
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder For flavor balance
  • 0.5 tsp salt Enhances flavors
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper Adds mild heat

Frying

  • Vegetable oil For frying

Instructions

Marinating

  • Place the chicken strips in a large bowl. Pour in the buttermilk and add 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Toss until well coated, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Preparing the Breading

  • Mix flour, cornmeal, and remaining Cajun seasoning in a shallow bowl.

Coating the Chicken

  • Remove chicken from the refrigerator. Dredge each strip thoroughly in the seasoned flour and cornmeal mixture until well-coated.

Frying

  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add chicken strips and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Serving

  • Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.

Notes

For extra crunch, consider double-dipping the chicken strips. Allow coated strips to rest for 10 minutes before frying.