Cajun Crusted Chicken With Creole Mashed Potatoes Recipes

CAJUN SPICED CHICKEN & POTATOES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the first seven ingredients (buttermilk through mustard) and 1/2 tsp of the salt.
• Place potatoes in another medium bowl.
• Add 3 T of the buttermilk marinade to the potatoes; toss to coat and set aside.
• Marinate chicken in remaining marinade for 15 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place chicken then potatoes in a 9- x 13-inch baking dish.
• Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 tsp salt.
• Bake for 35 minutes.

CAJUN CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH CREOLE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• To marinate the chicken:
• Using a large sharp knife, score 3 slits over the tops of the chicken breasts. Rub the chicken breasts all over with the Cajun spices and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• To prepare the potatoes:
• In a large pot of boiling water, cook the potatoes for 25 minutes or until soft. Drain the potatoes in a colander and allow them to steam dry in the colander for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon/15 ml of oil in a heavy large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the sausages and fry until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausages to a plate and set aside. Add the bell pepper, shallots and garlic to the same pan, and sauté for 8 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the shallots are golden.
• Add the potatoes and half of the chicken stock to the pepper mixture and stir for 1 to 2 minutes, coarsely mashing the potatoes with the back of the spoon. Stir in the parsley, cooked sausage and the remaining chicken stock. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
• To cook the chicken:
• Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon/15 ml of oil in a very large oven-proof sauté pan over high heat. Be sure the pan is large enough so that the chicken breasts do not touch each other. This will allow them to brown nicely. If you don't have a pan large enough to fit all the chicken breasts without crowding them, use 2 large pans and divide the oil and chicken between the pans.
• Dust both sides of the chicken breasts with a little flour and place them in the pan skin side down. Cook for 2 minutes or until the chicken skin is crisp and golden. Transfer the pan to the oven and roast the chicken for 5 minutes. Turn the chicken breasts over and return to the oven for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.

CAJUN MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a simmer and add the potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook until fork tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes in a large colander. Place them back into the dry pot and put the pot on the stove. Mash the potatoes over low heat, allowing all of the steam to escape.
• Turn off the heat before adding the butter, cream cheese, heavy cream and Cajun Seasoning. Mash, mash, mash! Next, add the seasoning salt, salt and pepper. Mash to combine.
• Place the lid on the pan to keep the potatoes warm until you are ready to serve.
• Combine the garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, salt and cayenne.

CAJUN CORNMEAL CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven 350 degrees F.
• In a medium bowl, whisk 1/2 cup of the flour with the cornmeal, Cajun spice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Put the remaining 1 cup flour, buttermilk, and the cornmeal mixture respectively in 3 shallow dishes. Season the buttermilk with hot sauce, to taste.
• With the flat side of a cook's knife or the smooth side of a meat-pounder, pound each breast to equal thickness. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt.
• Lightly coat each breast in flour and shake off any excess. Dip each breast into the buttermilk to coat and remove, shaking slightly so the excess buttermilk drains back into the bowl. Dredge the chicken in the cornmeal mixture, shaking off any excess coating. Lay the chicken on a piece of waxed paper.
• Heat a large (12-inch) cast iron skillet over medium heat with about 1/2 inch of oil. Lay 2 chicken breasts smooth-side down in the pan and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook 3 to 4 minutes more. Drain chicken on a paper towel. Repeat with remaining chicken.
• Place all chicken breasts on a rack over a baking sheet and bake until firm to the touch, 6 to 8 minutes. Season with salt, and serve immediately with mustard mayonnaise or sliced tomatoes.

CAJUN MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Wash the potatoes and cut into 1" squares. LEAVE the skins on the potatoes.
• Boil the potatoes in a large pot for 15-20 minutes or until the skins freely separate from the potatoes.
• A few minutes prior to draining the potatoes, put the butter, salt, pepper, and cream cheese in a small bowl and microwave until soft.
• Add the Mrs. Dash seasoning and mix thoroughly.
• When the potatoes are done, drain the water from them but leave them in the pot.
• Pour the cheese/butter/seasoning mixture on top. Add milk, a little at a time, until the consistency is as you like it.
• Mix thoroughly with a potato masher, adding up to more milk if desired.
• Serve hot.

CREOLE CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Season chicken thighs with Creole seasoning.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook chicken in the melted butter until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate. Add tomatoes with green chile peppers, water, tomato sauce, and Spanish-style rice mix to the same skillet; stir well. Return chicken to the rice mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover skillet, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and rice is tender, about 40 minutes. Serve on a platter with chicken atop the rice.

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.

ROASTED CAJUN POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut each potato lengthwise into eight wedges. , In a large bowl, combine the oil, shallots, garlic, salt, paprika, cayenne and pepper; add potatoes and toss to coat. Place in a greased roasting pan., Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 45-50 minutes or until tender and golden brown, turning every 15 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.