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Cajun Chicken and Cheesy Grits

Cajun Chicken and Cheesy Grits for Ultimate Comfort Food

This Cajun Chicken and Cheesy Grits recipe offers a delicious journey into Southern comfort with creamy grits and crispy chicken.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts sliced thin
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Pepper or to taste
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs or regular/gluten-free crumbs
  • 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning adjust for desired spice
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 cup Canola or Vegetable Oil for frying
For the Grits
  • 2 cups Whole Milk or almond/soy milk
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 1 cup Stone Ground Grits avoid instant grits
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter or dairy-free substitute
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese or Monterey Jack/Pepper Jack
For Serving
  • to taste Hot Sauce choose according to preference

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • medium saucepan
  • Shallow Bowl
  • Plate

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice boneless, skinless chicken breasts and pat dry. Season generously with salt and pepper. Let rest.
  2. Whisk one egg in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, mix panko, Cajun seasoning, and garlic powder.
  3. Coat chicken in egg mixture, then dredge in panko coating. Set aside.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken pieces for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden-brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
  5. In a saucepan, combine milk and chicken broth over medium heat. Gradually whisk in stone-ground grits, simmer gently.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cook grits for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently until thick and creamy.
  7. Stir in butter, cheddar cheese, and a dash of pepper into cooked grits until melted and combined.
  8. Serve grits topped with crispy chicken and drizzle with hot sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 32gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Pat chicken dry to help the breading stick. Fry chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding, ensuring crispy texture.

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