Cajun Ranch Sauce Food

HOMEMADE CAJUN RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all the seasonings in a medium sized mixing bowl and stir well.
• Add the remaining ingredients to the mixing bowl and stir with a whisk. Add a little more milk if you prefer a thinner dressing.
• Refrigerate at least one hour to let the flavors blend. Store in a clean container for up to 1 week.

LOUISIANA HOT SAUCE CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH CAJUN RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the buttermilk, hot sauce, honey, cumin, garlic, lime juice and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the chicken into a re-sealable bag and pour the buttermilk marinade over. Marinate in the fridge, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
• Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken until cooked through and 165 degrees F, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Place the cheese on the bottom of each roll, then top with 2 chicken thighs, lettuce and a dollop of Cajun Ranch Dressing.
• In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, hot sauce, lemon juice, blackening seasoning, mustard, salt and cayenne. Fold in the scallions, celery, red peppers and garlic with the mayonnaise mixture.

CAJUN RANCH SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Add Cajun Seasoning (I use Weber N' Orleans Cajun) to the Ranch Dressing and mix well. Store leftovers in refrigerator in a covered container.

GRILLED CAJUN CHICKEN SALAD WITH SPICY RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Make seasoning:
• Mix all ingredients in small bowl to blend.
• Make salad dressing:
• Whisk 3/4cup buttermilk, mayonnaise, chopped green onion, chopped fresh parsley, apple cider vinegar, garlic, lemon peel, and 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning mixture in medium bowl until well blended. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Store remaining seasoning at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate dressing.)
• Rub remaining seasoning mixture onto chicken. Place chicken in medium bowl. Pour remaining 1 cup buttermilk over chicken, turning to coat. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours, turning occasionally.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove chicken breasts from buttermilk, shaking off excess. Grill chicken until just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
• Combine mixed greens, pecans, and raisins in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Season salad with salt and pepper. Divide salad among 4 plates. Cut chicken on sharp diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange atop salads and serve.

BLUE CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN WITH CAJUN RANCH CORN SAUCE #RSC

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in an 8- inch skillet on medium high heat. Add sliced shallots to hot oil; reduce heat to medium and sauté until tender. Remove from skillet with a slotted spoon to a small bowl.
• Place each chicken breast between 2 sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper and using a meat mallet pound each breast to a thickness of 1/4-inch. Sprinkle 3/4 teaspoon salt over the 4 chicken breasts. Sprinkle half of each breast with 1 tablespoon blue cheese and equal portions cooked shallots. Fold uncovered half of breast over blue cheese.
• Put flour in a plate. In a wide bowl, whisk egg and water until frothy. Put bread crumbs on a plate. Holding stuffed breast together, dredge both sides of each breast in flour, then dip in egg, let excess egg drip off breast. Coat each breast with bread crumbs.
• Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Pan fry chicken for 2 to 3 minutes per side until brown. Transfer skillet to oven, bake 8 to 10 minutes or until juices run clear.
• Cook corn, milk, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the 8-inch skillet on medium heat for 5 minutes.
• Place corn mixture, Ranch dressing, and Cajun seasoning in a food processor. Pulse several times until well blended and corn has broken down (texture will not be smooth because of texture of the corn). Return corn mixture to skillet stir in butter and keep warm until ready to serve.
• Place a breast on each serving plate, top with corn sauce and sprinkle with pimento.