Description
Cajun Fried Chicken with Buttery Cream Pepper Gravy is a deliciously spicy and creamy dish that combines crispy fried chicken with a rich pepper gravy. Perfect for dinner gatherings!
Ingredients
4 chicken thighs
4 chicken drumsticks
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Vegetable oil for frying
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon black pepper
Instructions
1. 1. Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight.
2. 2. In a bowl, mix flour, Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
3. 3. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
4. 4. Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
5. 5. Fry chicken in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
6. 6. In a separate saucepan, melt butter and add heavy cream and black pepper, stirring until thickened.
7. 7. Serve fried chicken hot, drizzled with creamy pepper gravy.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight. Adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg