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OVEN FRIED CAJUN CHICKEN 
1 frying chicken or 6 breasts or 6 leg thigh quarters
1 cup flour
black pepper and garlic powder (for sprinkling)
Creole seasoning
paprika
cayenne pepper
1/2 cup butter

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Pat chicken dry with a clean paper towel and sprinkle with garlic powder and Creole seasoning.

In a Ziploc bag, combine 1 cup flour, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, a pinch of cayenne pepper (optional - adjust heat as desired), 1/2 teaspoon paprika and 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning. Close bag and mix well.

Shake chicken in the bag with flour and seasonings. Line a 9x13 inch glass baking dish with foil. Add butter and place in oven until it sizzles. Place chicken in dish, skin side down.

Bake 30 minutes; reduce heat to 325°F degrees and bake 35-45 minutes longer or until chicken is cooked through (this depends upon the weight of the chicken). It will be a beautiful golden brown and very tender when done.

Submitted by: CM

recipe reviews
Oven Fried Cajun Chicken
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 Shanika (United States) says:
I absolutely loved this recipe. I will be making it again! Found a new way to "fry" chicken. Thank you!
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 Tvlgds (Texas) says:
This was excellent and I even forgot to turn the temp down till the last 10 min or so. Very tender, excellent flavor!
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 Deanna Allen (Missouri) says:
I have been looking for a recipe that my kids like that is healthier than fried chicken. They loved it. Kudos!
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 Patsy (North Carolina) says:
I just put a little butter on each leg and put soulfood seasoning on them and bake uncovered for about 1 hour, gives it a great flavor. I don't dip them in anything, so easy, and I serve with a salad, and corn on the cob.
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 Miss K (Alabama) says:
Wow this recipe was delicious!! The only change I made was I cooked the chicken a little longer at 425°F to make it even crispier. I have tried oven-fried chicken before and it always resulted in a soggy mess! But this chicken was golden brown and crispy on the outside, while tender and juicy on the inside! 5 stars!!!!
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 Maria Kratz (North Carolina) says:
Totally agree, EXCELLENT! Would be better had I used chicken pieces versus boneless skinless breasts. Increase the Cajun seasoning and it is perfect!
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 Kellie (California) says:
Making this tonight for dinner. In the oven now, and it smells awesome. Hope it is spicey enough.
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 Diva (Hawaii) says:
Just tried this recipe and it is FABULOUS!!! Kinda too buttery, but I luv it!!!
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 Anita (South Carolina) says:
My family loved this recipe. It was very easy to make and had a wonderful smell while it was cooking. The best thing was my 9 yr. old son , who has eating issues, told me it was the best thing ever and when were we having it again.. I also made sure to pat the chicken dry at beginning.
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 Sue (New York) says:
I've made this several times using boneless, skinless chicken breasts... It's a family favorite!! I also used Emeril's Creole seasoning recipe & used about 1/2 of it as stated in another review... but otherwise, wouldn't change a thing!! Delicious!!
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 Christin (North Carolina) says:
This chicken came out really well. I patted my chicken thighs dry and then dipped them in a little egg and milk before dipping in the flour mixture. I let it cook at 400°F for 30 mins and then turned over the chicken and cooked about 15 more mins on 400°F and then reduced to 350°F for 15 mins and 325°F until it was very brown and crispy. Delicious!
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 Bryon (Florida) says:
Due to specific eating habits and cry babies I changed up the recipe a little...I made it with drumsticks and none of us eat our chicken with skin. Also, I used a baking sheet BUT I followed everything else to the 'T'...FANTABULOUS!! Everyone loved it and I will be making oven fried chicken again!...THANX A MIL!
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 Holly (Michigan) says:
I made this for dinner tonight for my new boyfriend (best way to a man's heart is through his stomach right?) and he couldn't stop raving about how great it was! This recpie was a lifesaver! Easy to make, delicious to eat, and way easy to clean up! THANK YOU!!!
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 Mandi Guthery (West Virginia) says:
We just made this recipe tonight for the first time and it was awesome....we are for sure going to make it again!!!!
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 Annette (Missouri) says:
I have to admit I mixed this up a bit as I didn't have creole seasoning and come to find out I didn't even have Cayenne! However, I substituted these with red pepper flakes and just several dashes of chili powder. I made it with three chicken quarters and, oh, my goodness--yummy to the max!

 

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