Cajun Crispy Chicken Rice Bowls
A reliable homemade cajun crispy chicken rice bowls recipe inspired by a highly saved Pinterest favorite.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 bowls
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken cutlets, sliced
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Oil for frying
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- Scallions, to serve
Instructions
- Marinate: Toss chicken with buttermilk and half the Cajun seasoning for 20 minutes.
- Bread: Combine flour, cornstarch, remaining seasoning, and salt; coat chicken thoroughly.
- Fry: Fry at 350°F until crisp and 165°F inside, about 4 minutes per side.
- Mix sauce: Stir mayonnaise, lime juice, and hot sauce.
- Assemble: Fill bowls with rice, corn, beans, avocado, crispy chicken, sauce, and scallions.
Notes
Store leftovers promptly in a covered container. Images are AI-generated illustrations; recipe not kitchen-tested.