Pimiento Chicken Recipe
Hand-breaded fried chicken, Cajun pimiento cheese, hot honey
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Ingredients
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Chicken Preparation
Cajun Pimiento Cheese
Hot Honey
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Begin by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Set aside.
- 2
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Ensure an even coating.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded chicken breasts and fry for about 5-7 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Cajun Pimiento Cheese
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, pimentos, mayonnaise, hot sauce, and Cajun seasoning.
- 6
Mix Until Smooth
Stir all the ingredients together until well combined and smooth. Adjust seasoning with additional Cajun seasoning if desired.
Hot Honey
- 7
Prepare the Hot Honey
In a small saucepan, combine honey and red pepper flakes. Heat over low heat, stirring until the honey is warm and infused with the heat from the pepper flakes.