Fried Cajun Chicken Tenders Recipes

FRIED CAJUN CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• In a large, shallow bowl or dish with sides, add the flour, cajun seasoning, onion and garlic powders. Stir to mix. Taste it to see if you want more spice. Add more if you do, but don't taste it once you've dipped any raw chicken in it. Set aside.
• In a second bowl, beat the eggs, hot sauce and water. Set aside.
• Dip one chicken tender at a time into the flour then the eggs, and then back into the flour, pressing to coat the chicken well. Repeat with the remaining tenders and set them aside while you heat the oil. Allow the chicken to rest 3 or 4 minutes before frying so the breading can "set".
• If using a 12 inch skillet, pour oil to a depth of 2 inches and heat on high to 375 (you can use a thermometer to check if you aren't sure). Slowly add three to four pieces of chicken, reduce heat to medium high, and allow them to fry until just brown on one side--about 5 minutes--then turn and cook until golden on the second side--6 to 7 minutes more. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain and repeat with the other tenders. **Make sure to stay by the stove! If your oil starts to smoke, turn the heat down or pull the skillet off the burner carefully for a minute or two. If your chicken is cooking too slow and the breading is soggy or falling off, turn the heat up.

CAJUN FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Rinse and pat dry the chicken tenders.
• Whisk together the eggs In a bowl large enough to dip chicken tenders.
• In a separate bowl or plate, toss together the bread crumbs and Cajun seasoning until evenly combined.
• Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
• Coat the chicken tenders with the egg mixture before completely coating each piece with the Cajun bread crumbs.
• Transfer breaded chicken to the hot oil. Cook over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip chicken over and continue to cook the chicken for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until chicken is cooked through, being careful not to overcook as the meat will continue to cook after it is removed from the heat.
• Using tongs, remove the chicken from the oil and transfer to a paper towel, allowing it to rest for 2 minutes before plating.

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.