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Crispy Cajun Chicken

November 1, 2013 by Judith Hannemann

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Crsipy Cajun Chicken
Crispy Cajun Chicken

So crispy you’ll think it’s deep fried.

There’s just one word for this crispy cajun chicken–delicious. Whatsmore, it’s oven fried and can be made low-fat as well.

What makes it special is the combo of the coating and the crumbs.  You have spicy and the slight sweetness of the cornflakes combined.

Best thing about this is you can do this skin on or skin off and it will still be delicious!

I used 1 tablespoon of my Creole/Cajun seasoning mix, but if you like it spicier, add more.  Taste it first to see.

Another suggestion I can make here is do the coating operation in advance.  That way the spices can infuse into the chicken.

And yes, you can use boneless skinless breasts here but check for doneness after 30 minutes–this would include boneless skinless thighs as well, and yep, you can use low-fat mayo too.

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Crispy Cajun Chicken

This Cajun chicken is so crispy, you'll think it's deep fried.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time50 mins
Total Time1 hr 10 mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cajun, crispy chicken, oven-fried chicken
Servings: 4
Calories: 1139kcal
Author: Judith Hannemann

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken parts breasts, thighs, drumsticks
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp creole/cajun spice blend
  • 2 cups roughly crushed cornflakes

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towel.
  • Mix mayonnaise and seasoning blend in a small bowl. Crush cornflakes and place on a plate.
  • Dredge chicken in mayonnaise then cornflake crumbs. Place on baking sheet skin side up.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-50 minutes, or until coating is golden brown and chicken juices run clear (185 degrees F).
  • Serves 4

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5lb | Calories: 1139kcal | Carbohydrates: 101g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 66g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 1326mg | Potassium: 527mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 2885IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 36mg
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Crispy Cajun Chicken
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Crispy Cajun Chicken
Crispy Cajun Chicken
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Filed Under: Chicken Tagged With: cajun chicken, cornflakes, creole seasoning blend, low-fat fried chicken, mayonnaise, oven fried chicken

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Comments

  1. Liz Hughes says

    November 2, 2013 at 6:48 pm

    This looks delicious as usual! Thank you for a great recipe.

  2. Jan Bright says

    August 13, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    What would you recommend as a "store bought" Cajun seasoning?

  3. Judith Hanneman says

    August 13, 2015 at 3:10 pm

    I'd stick to major brands Jan–like Emeril, McCormick and such. If they sell "Slap Ya Mama," around by you, that's a good choice too.

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