Jul 13 2026
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Pimiento Chicken Recipe

Inspired by The Rooftop
Time45m
Serves2

Hand-breaded fried chicken, Cajun pimiento cheese, hot honey

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Ingredients

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Chicken Preparation

Hot Honey

Method

Chicken Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Begin by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In one bowl, place all-purpose flour. In another bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, place the breadcrumbs.

  3. 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. 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

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, pimentos, mayonnaise, hot sauce, and Cajun seasoning.

  2. 6

    Mix Until Smooth

    Stir all the ingredients together until well combined and smooth. Adjust seasoning with additional Cajun seasoning if desired.

Hot Honey

  1. 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.

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