COPYCAT POPEYES CHICKEN & CAJUN FRIES

cajun seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice mix

💰Cheaper: seasoned salt

Homemade spice mix can reduce sodium and customize flavors.

Cut the chicken legs and quarters into pieces by removing the backbone and separating the thighs, legs, and wings.

Trim excess fat from the chicken pieces.

Place the chicken pieces in a bowl to avoid contamination.

Seal the chicken scraps in a bag and place them in the freezer to avoid odor.

Measure 1/2 cup of seasoning salt and pour it into a Ziploc bag.

Add 1/2 cup of hot sauce to the bag with the seasoning salt.

Seal the bag and shake it to combine the seasoning and hot sauce.

Add the chicken pieces to the bag, ensuring they are coated with the marinade.

Seal the bag with a little air left inside and place it in the fridge to marinate for 1 hour, flipping the chicken every 15 minutes.

Prepare two bowls: one with 2 cups of regular flour for the first dip and another with 2 cups of flour for the seasoned coating.

In the second bowl, add 1.5 teaspoons of seasoning salt to the flour.

Cooking Techniques

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