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Crispy Cajun Fried Chicken
Crispy Cajun Fried Chicken

Crispy Cajun Fried Chicken

with Wedges and Spring Onion & Avocado Slaw

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on October 05, 2025
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Punchy and smoky with a spicy kick, Cajun spice mix contains ingredients such as chilli powder, ground cumin, oregano and thyme. Used to coat the chicken before frying until crispy, this is comfort food of the highest order. SOURCE OF PROTEIN - Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.

Tags:
Egg(s) not included
•High Protein
•Customer Favourite
Allergens:
Wheat
•Cereals containing gluten
•Egg
•Mustard

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total45 minutes
Active 20 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

450 grams

Potatoes

½ unit(s)

Lemon

2 unit(s)

British Chicken Breasts

1 sachet(s)

Cajun Spice Mix

50 grams

Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten)

1 unit(s)

Spring Onion

1 unit(s)

Avocado

120 grams

Coleslaw Mix

64 grams

Mayonnaise

(Contains: Egg, Mustard)

Not included in your delivery

1 unit(s)

Egg

¼ tsp

Salt for the Breadcrumbs

1 tbsp

Olive Oil for the Dressing

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)3316 kJ
Energy (kcal)793 kcal
Fat35.9 g
of which saturates6.7 g
Carbohydrate74.7 g
of which sugars8.1 g
Dietary Fibre11 g
Protein44.6 g
Salt2.29 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

•Baking Tray
•Mixing Bowl
•Medium Bowl
•Plate
•Large Frying Pan
•Large Bowl

Cooking Instructions and Tips

PDF
Bake your Wedges
1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

Cut the potatoes into 2cm wide wedges (no need to peel). Pop them onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat.

Spread out in a single layer. TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary.

When the oven is hot, bake on the top shelf until golden, 25-35 mins. Turn halfway through.

Prep the Chicken
2

Cut the lemon into wedges (see ingredients for amount). Sandwich each chicken breast between two pieces of baking paper or cling film.

Pop onto a board, then give them a bash with a rolling pin or the bottom of a saucepan until it’s 1-2cm thick. Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle the Cajun spice mix all over.

Crack the egg (see pantry for amount) into a medium bowl and whisk.

Put the breadcrumbs into another bowl. Season with the salt
(see pantry for amount) and pepper.

Get Breading
3

Dip the chicken into the egg and then the breadcrumbs, ensuring it's completely coated. Transfer to a clean plate. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging and discard any excess egg.

Pop a large frying pan on high heat and add enough oil to completely coat the bottom of the pan. TIP: You want the oil to be hot so the chicken fries properly - heat for 2-3 mins before you add the chicken.

Cook the Chicken
4

Once hot, carefully lay the chicken into the pan, and fry until golden brown, 2-3 mins on each side. Adjust the heat if necessary.

Transfer the chicken to a baking tray and bake on the middle shelf of your oven until cooked through, 8-10 mins. IMPORTANT: The chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Make your Slaw
5

While the chicken bakes, trim and thinly slice the spring onion. 

Halve the avocado and remove the stone. Use a tablespoon to scoop the flesh out onto a board. Cut into 1cm chunks.

Pop the coleslaw mix, avocado and spring onion into a large bowl with half the mayonnaise.

Squeeze in a little lemon juice and add the olive oil for dressing (see pantry for amount). Season with salt and pepper, then mix together. Taste and season again if needed.

Serve Up
6

When everything's ready, slice the chicken into 2cm thick slices, then transfer the fried chicken to your plates. Serve the wedges and slaw alongside.

Add a dollop of the remaining mayo for dipping and serve with any remaining lemon wedges for squeezing over.

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