Bajan Fried Chicken — Print Recipe

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

Ingredients

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.

Did You Know?

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