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Cajun Oven-Fried Chicken

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By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Mar 8, 2023
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You don't need to dig out the deep fryer for this Cajun fried chicken recipe—let your oven do all the heavy lifting! Cajun seasoning, panko bread crumbs, buttermilk and egg whites turn chicken breasts or thighs into tender, crispy Cajun fried chicken with a simple, low-fuss recipe the whole family can help prepare.

Cajun Oven-Fried Chicken

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 1 hr 20 min
  • Ingredients 5
  • Servings 8
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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, thighs or combination
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 egg whites, slightly beaten
  • 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In large bowl, place chicken and buttermilk; toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 8 hours.
  • Step 
    2
    Heat oven to 450°F. Place ovenproof rack on top of rimmed cookie sheet; spray both with cooking spray. Set aside. Place egg whites and bread crumbs in two separate shallow dishes or pie plates. Transfer chicken to large plate, letting buttermilk drip back into bowl. Discard buttermilk.
  • Step 
    3
    Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Rub Cajun seasoning on both sides of chicken.
  • Step 
    4
    Dip chicken into egg whites, letting excess drip back into dish. Coat chicken in bread crumbs, pressing to adhere. Lightly spray both sides of chicken pieces with cooking spray; place on rack.
  • Step 
    5
    Bake 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking, until lightly browned and juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (165°F). If desired, broil 6 inches from heating element 30 seconds to 1 minute to thoroughly brown and crisp the crust.

Nutrition

250 Calories
7g Total Fat
29g Protein
17g Total Carbohydrate
0g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
250
Calories from Fat
60
Total Fat
7g
11%
Saturated Fat
1 1/2g
7%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
90mg
30%
Sodium
360mg
15%
Potassium
240mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
17g
6%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
0g
Protein
29g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 2 Very Lean Meat; 2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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