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Blackened Popeyes Chicken Tenders | Spicy Cajun Copycat
These juicy homemade Blackened Popeyes Tenders deliver authentic Louisiana flavor with a perfect blend of Cajun spices pan-fried to lock in moisture and maximize heat.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 20m⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Stephanie Manley📖 copykat
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●pan
- ●skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a large bowl, stir to dissolve the salt and sugar into 4 cups of cold water. Add the chicken tenders to the brine and refrigerate for ⏱️ 30 minutes to ⏱️ 2 hours.
salt (for brine)1 tablespoontablespoon salt1/2sugar (for brine)1 tablespoon
2
If making the Cajun spice blend, place all the spices in a small bowl and stir to combine.
3
Remove the chicken tenders from the brine and pat them completely dry with paper towels. Generously coat the chicken tenders on all sides with either the McCormick Cajun seasoning or your homemade Cajun spice blend.
McCormick Cajun Seasoning (or homemade Cajun spice blend)3 teaspoons
4
Place a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot (but not smoking), carefully place the seasoned chicken tenders in the skillet, making sure you don’t overcrowd the pan. Cook for 3 to ⏱️ 4 minutes on each side until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
vegetable oil2 tablespoons
5
Transfer the cooked chicken tenders to a plate lined with paper towels and let rest for 2 to ⏱️ 3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
calories
160 kcal
fat Content
5 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
0.3 g
sugar Content
2 g
sodium Content
1295 mg
protein Content
24 g
trans Fat Content
0.03 g
cholesterol Content
73 mg
carbohydrate Content
3 g
saturated Fat Content
1 g
unsaturated Fat Content
3 g
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