Cajun Fried Chicken
| Category: | Breakfast & Brunch |
| Seasons | |
| Cuisine Type | American |
Ingredients
Cajun Fried Chicken
| 1 3 pound whole chicken fryer, cut into pieces |
| 1 cup all-purpose flour |
| 1/8 tsp salt, adjust to your taste being careful to compensate for the Cajun seasoning |
| 1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, adjust for your taste |
| 1 Tbs paprika |
| 1 Tbs Cajun seasoning |
| 1 Tbs cayenne pepper |
| 1 quart canola oil, for frying |
Cajun Fried Chicken Directions
- in a bowl mix salt, pepper, cajun seasoning, and paprika.
- Season the chicken with halkf of the spices, rubbing well
- Add the four to the remaining spices and roll the chicken in the flour.
- In a large skillet, preferable cast iron, add enoug oil to equal 1/2 to 3/4 inch hot oil.
- Heat oil to 365°.
- Place the chicken pieces in the hot oil and cover.
- Fry until golden brown, turning once, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Drain cooked chicken pieces on a wire rack
Nutrition facts
Per Serving
| Kcal: | 1884 kcal |
| Fibers (g): | 1.2g |
| Sodium (mg): | 227mg |
| Carbs: | 17.1g |
| Sugar (g): | 0.3g |
| Fat: | 186g |
| Saturated fat (g): | 21.1g |
| Cholesterol: | 171mg |
| Proteins: | 40.6g |
