Cajun Boil Fried Chicken
Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 4 hours marinating)
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 4 chicken legs
- 4 chicken wings
- 2 tbsp Straight Drop Seafood Boil (for marinade)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp Straight Drop Seafood Boil (for flour mixture)
- 1 tbsp Delta Dust (for flour mixture)
- 2 jalapeños, halved
- 1/2 onion, halved
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Sides:
- 1 lb red potatoes, halved
- 4 ears of corn, halved
- 1 lemon (juice and halves)
- 1/2 onion, quartered
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 cup Straight Drop Seafood Boil (for boiling)
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup cold butter (cut into pieces)
- 2 tbsp Delta Dust
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Marinate the Chicken: Mix the chicken with buttermilk and 2 tbsp of Straight Drop Seafood Boil
- . Let it marinate for at least 4 hours.
- Prepare the Sides: Slice the potatoes and corn. Boil water with lemon juice, onion, bay leaves, and Straight Drop Seafood Boil
- . Add the potatoes and cook for 10 minutes. Then add the corn and cook for another 5 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit.
- Dredge the Chicken: Mix the flour with Straight Drop Seafood Boil and Delta Dust. Dredge the marinated chicken in the flour mixture.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat the oil to 350°F. Add chicken, then add halved jalapeños and onions to the oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 12-15 minutes.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce: Bring water to a boil and gradually whisk in cold butter. Stir in Delta Dust and parsley.
- Assemble the Dish: Place boiled potatoes and corn on a plate. Top with the fried chicken and drizzle with garlic butter sauce. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.