Cajun Chicken Strips Food

BAKED CAJUN CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Place chicken in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Drizzle vegetable oil over the chicken. Seal the bag and massage the oil into the chicken.
• Combine paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, basil, thyme, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Mix until evenly combined. Pour spice mixture into the bag with the chicken. Seal the bag and toss to coat.
• Transfer drumsticks to the prepared baking sheet, discarding the plastic bag.
• Bake until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• For extra crispy skin, set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Broil chicken for 5 minutes.

CAJUN CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil.
• Pat drumsticks with paper towels until dry.
• Combine baking powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, thyme, oregano, cumin and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl. Add melted butter and stir until combined. Add drumsticks and toss until fully coated. Place drumsticks into the prepared baking pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until drumsticks are no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

CAJUN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large shallow dish, mix the oil, Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and lemon pepper. Place the chicken in the dish, and turn to coat with the mixture. Cover, and refrigerate for 1/2 hour.
• Preheat the grill for high heat.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Drain chicken, and discard marinade. Place chicken on hot grill and cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.

CAJUN CHICKEN STRIPS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag and combine first 6 ingredients.
• Add chicken, half at a time, and shake to coat.
• In a large skillet cook chicken in butter 8-10 minutes or until juices run clear.
• Serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing if you would like.

CAJUN CHICKEN STRIPS

Steps:

• In a large ziplock bag, combine the first 6 ingredients.
• Add chicken, half at a time, and shake to coat.
• In a large skillet, cook chicken in butter for 8-10 minutes or until juices run clear.

CAJUN FRIED CHICKEN STRIPS

Steps:

• Put hot sauce in gallon size ziplock bag with chicken and let sit in fridge for up to 2 hours.
• Mix all dry ingredients in another ziplock bag.
• Heat oil in frying pan to medium high, depending on your stove.
• Put chicken from hot sauce into dry ingredients bag and shake to coat.
• Fry until juices run clear (about 20 minutes or so).

CAJUN CHICKEN STRIPS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients. Add chicken, half at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, cook chicken in butter for 8-10 minutes or until the juices run clear. Garnish with parsley and peppers if desired.

CAJUN CHICKEN STRIPS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients. Add chicken half at a time, and shake to coat.
• In a large skillet, cook chicken in butter for 8 to 10 minutes or until the juices run clear.
• Garnish with parsley and peppers if desired.

BLACKENED CHICKEN STRIPS

Steps:

• Mix dry ranch dressing, chili powder, cayenne, and black pepper in a small bowl. Coat chicken tenders with dry rub mix.
• Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Place chicken tenders into the hot oil. Cook over medium heat without moving to blacken skin, about 4 minutes. Turn chicken and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 2 more minutes.

CAJUN SPICED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a shallow plate or bowl, mix together the flour and at least 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning (more if you really like the zip of Cajun seasoning!). Pour milk for dipping into a bowl and dip the chicken breasts into it. Dredge the chicken through the flour and seasoning mixture, coating evenly on both sides and around the edges.
• Place the chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.

CAJUN-STYLE CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• Cut chicken into 1 inch strips, or"fingers" about 3 inches in length.
• Mix together remaining ingredients, (except breadcrumbs and 3 tbsp. margarine), in a bowl and add chicken and mix well, insuring that chicken is coated on all sides.
• Allow chicken to marinate in this for at least 20 minutes.
• Coat chicken in breadcrumbs, shaking off excess, and place chicken fingers on plate.
• Heat margarine in skillet over medium heat; add chicken fingers, and cook until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes per side.
• Add more margarine to the skillet if necessary.
• Drain fingers on paper toweling.
• Serve hot with Tabasco sauce, if desired.

CAJUN BAKED CHICKEN STRIPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8x11-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
• Mix panko and plain bread crumbs together in a shallow bowl. Add Creole seasoning and pepper; mix thoroughly. Beat eggs in another bowl.
• Cover tenderloins in flour, then dip in egg mixture, following with a heavy coating of bread crumb mixture. Place the breaded chicken pieces in the greased pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden and no longer pink in the centers, about 20 minutes, turning chicken pieces halfway through. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).