Bajan Fried Chicken

Name: Bajan Fried Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Barbadian
Ingredients: 1.5kg chicken pieces, bone-in; 3 tbsp Bajan seasoning; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; Salt and pepper; Vegetable oil for deep frying; Juice of 1 lime

Fried Chicken (BAY-jan FRIDE CHICK-en)

Herb-Marinated Fried Chicken

⏱ Prep Time 1 hour plus marinating

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 518 kcal

Chicken marinated overnight in Bajan seasoning, coated in seasoned flour, and deep-fried until golden and incredibly juicy.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 38.0g

Carbs 24.0g

Fat 30.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten

Equipment Needed

deep fryer or heavy pot wire rack mixing bowl

Presentation Guide

Vessel: basket or plate

Garnishes: lime wedges, pepper sauce

Accompaniments: coleslaw, macaroni pie, rice and peas

Ingredients

1.5kg chicken pieces, bone-in
3 tbsp Bajan seasoning
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper
Vegetable oil for deep frying
Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

1
Wash chicken with lime juice, then rub generously with Bajan seasoning. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2
Mix flour with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
3
Remove chicken from refrigerator thirty minutes before frying to bring to room temperature.
4
Dredge each piece thoroughly in seasoned flour, pressing to adhere. Shake off excess.
5
Fry in 170C oil for twelve to fifteen minutes until golden brown and cooked through, turning once.
6
Rest on a wire rack for five minutes before serving to keep the coating crispy.

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Did You Know?

Bajan fried chicken is often sold from small roadside shops called "fry chicken" stands that are found in every parish.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

deep fryer or heavy pot
wire rack
mixing bowl

Garnishing

lime wedges, pepper sauce

Accompaniments

coleslaw, macaroni pie, rice and peas

The Story Behind Bajan Fried Chicken

Bajan fried chicken stands apart from other Caribbean and American versions through its distinctive Bajan seasoning marinade. The overnight marination in the green herb paste infuses the meat with complex herbal flavors that no dry rub can replicate. This dish became a Sunday staple and beach picnic essential across Barbados, with local fry shops competing fiercely for the title of best fried chicken on the island.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed sunday lunch and beach picnics 📜 Origins: Modern Barbadian

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