Strips of Cajun Fried Chicken

Cajun Fried Chicken Strips are simple to cook and packed with cajun flavors. This quick dinner will have you licking your fingers with all that fried chicken! This is one of my all-time favorite recipes. And it’s without a doubt…

This is one of my all-time favorite recipes. It’s also totally flawless! It’s finger-licking good! Moist, juicy fried chicken strips wrapped in cajun flavored bread crumbs

You may eat them simply with a little honey mustard for dipping or on top of cajun chicken spaghetti. For a lighter option, toss it on top of a salad for a cajun chicken salad. These delectable tiny bits can be enjoyed in a variety of ways.

On a blue dish, there are Cajun fried chicken strips with honey mustard on the side.

The temperature of your oil should be about 350 degrees. To maintain this temperature, you’ll need to adjust the heating element on your cooktop during the frying operation. If you’re using a glass-top stove, keep in mind that the components take longer to cool, which means your oil will take longer to cool as well.

You may eat them simply with a little honey mustard for dipping or on top of cajun chicken spaghetti. For a lighter option, toss it on top of a salad for a cajun chicken salad. These delectable tiny bits can be enjoyed in a variety of ways.

On a blue dish, there are Cajun fried chicken strips with honey mustard on the side.

The temperature of your oil should be about 350 degrees. To maintain this temperature, you’ll need to adjust the heating element on your cooktop during the frying operation. If you’re using a glass-top stove, keep in mind that the components take longer to cool, which means your oil will take longer to cool as well.

If you’re using a glass-top stove, keep in mind that the components take longer to cool, which means your oil will take longer to cool as well if you overheat it. Maintain the temperature with the use of a thermometer.

To quickly chill oil, mix it with cold oil. Brilliant, right?

Remember to cover the pan with a lid or sprinkle it with baking soda if a grease fire occurs. A grease fire should never be put out with water. You will suffer serious burns.

Cajun fried chicken strips with honey mustard on the side on a blue plate
I prefer to make my own cajun seasoning blend (which I’ve provided in the recipe notes), but if you want, you may use a store-bought combination. Making your own allows you to have entire control over the flavor, which I strongly advise. Cajun spice isn’t all made equal!

Strips of Cajun Fried Chicken

Cajun Fried Chicken Strips are simple to cook and packed with cajun flavors. This quick dinner will have you licking your fingers with all that fried chicken!

INGREDIENTS Frying Vegetable Oil
1 cup bread crumbs (panko)
2 tblsp. of cajun seasoning
2 pound trimmed chicken tenders
1 gallon buttermilk

INSTRUCTIONS
Using approximately 1/2 inch of oil, coat the bottom of a big heavy skillet. Preheat the oil to 350°F (see cooking lesson below).
Combine panko bread crumbs, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, basil, thyme, peppers, paprika, and salt in a small dredging bowl. Dredging may be done in small cake pans.In a small basin, pour the buttermilk.
Dip the chicken in buttermilk and then coat it in bread crumbs, one at a time. Carefully place into the heated oil. Cook the chicken in stages so that the pan doesn’t overcrowd.
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes before flipping and cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes. The chicken should be golden brown on the outside and cooked all the way through.
Drain on a paper towel-lined dish after removing from skillet.

SEASONING WITH HOMEMADE CAJUN:
1/2 teaspoon powdered onion
a quarter teaspoon of garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano, dry
1/2 teaspoon basil leaves, dried
a quarter teaspoon of dried thyme
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
white pepper, 1/4 teaspoon
a quarter teaspoon of cayenne pepper
paprika (1 1/2 teaspoons)
a half teaspoon of salt