Mike's Crispy Cajun Legs Over Red Beans & Rice

Source : Here S What You Ll Need For Your Cajun Chicken In Steps 1 And 2 Louisiana Roasted Garlic Hot Sauce Pictured Marinate Your Dethawed Chicken Legs For 3+...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : July 7, 2026

Step:

  1. Here's what you'll need for your Cajun Chicken in steps #1 and #2.

    Mike's Crispy Cajun Legs Over Red Beans & Rice recipe step 1 photo
  2. Louisiana Roasted Garlic Hot Sauce pictured.

    Mike's Crispy Cajun Legs Over Red Beans & Rice recipe step 2 photo
  3. Marinate your dethawed chicken legs for 3+ hours in the fridge. Flip and massage legs occasionally.

    Mike's Crispy Cajun Legs Over Red Beans & Rice recipe step 3 photo
  4. Create your dry chicken coating.

    Mike's Crispy Cajun Legs Over Red Beans & Rice recipe step 4 photo
  5. Press chicken legs into your dry seasoning and place on a lifted [important] greased rack. Add additional Cayenne Pepper to chicken. We always do. Bake at 400° for 45 to 60 minutes. Check occasionally for any signs of burning.

    Mike's Crispy Cajun Legs Over Red Beans & Rice recipe step 5 photo
  6. Sauté your vegetables in a minimal amount of oil until translucent in a pan. 2 to 3 minutes.

  7. Heat your broth with your spices. Bring to a simmer. Mix well.

    Mike's Crispy Cajun Legs Over Red Beans & Rice recipe step 7 photo
  8. Add everything else to your broth. Break up your precooked rice. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir regularly.

    Mike's Crispy Cajun Legs Over Red Beans & Rice recipe step 8 photo
  9. Serve with cornbread and Louisiana Hot Sauce. Enjoy!

    Mike's Crispy Cajun Legs Over Red Beans & Rice recipe step 9 photo

Ingredients

  1. ● For The Chicken
  2. 6 Oversized Chicken Drumsticks [rinsed - patted dry - trimmed]
  3. ● For The Chicken Marinade
  4. 2 (14.5 oz) Cans Swansons Chicken Broth [with sodium]
  5. 1/2 tbsp Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning
  6. 1 (8 oz) Can Crushed Tomatoes [with herbs]
  7. 1/2 tbsp Granulated Garlic Powder
  8. 1/2 tbsp Cayenne Pepper
  9. 3 Dashes Red Pepper Flakes
  10. 4 Dashes Louisiana Roasted Garlic Or Louisiana Regular Hot Sauce
  11. 1/2 tbsp Ground Black Pepper
  12. 2 Dashes Worcestershire Sauce
  13. 1/2 tbsp Granulated Onion Powder
  14. 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
  15. 1/2 tbsp Dried Chives
  16. 1/2 tsp Dried Thyme
  17. 1/2 tsp Dried Basil
  18. 1/2 tsp Sea Salt [optional - taste test marinade first]
  19. ● For The Crispy Dry Coating
  20. 1 Box Your Favorite Chicken Coating [we used Progresso & Panko]
  21. 1 tsp Tony Chachere's Seasoning
  22. 1/2 tbsp Cayenne Pepper
  23. ● For The Red Beans & Rice
  24. 1 Pound Fine Chopped Precooked Andulie Or Boudin Sausage
  25. 1 (7 oz) Pkg Tony Satcheres Red Beans & Rice [a great cheater!]
  26. 1 tbsp Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning
  27. 1 tbsp Louisiana Roasted Garlic Or Louisiana Regular Hot Sauce
  28. 3 (14.5 oz) Cans Low Sodium Chicken Or Beef Broth [or mix them]
  29. 3 Bags Uncle Ben's Pre-steamed White Rice
  30. 1 (14.5 oz) Can Drained Can Kidney Beans
  31. 1/3 Cup Fine Chopped Vidalia Onions
  32. 1/3 Cup Fine Chopped Celery [with leaves]
  33. 1/4 Cup Fine Chopped Orange Bell Pepper [de-seeded]
  34. 1/4 Cup Fine Chopped Green Bell Pepper [de-seeded]
  35. 1/4 Cup Fine Chopped Red Bell Peppers [de-seeded]
  36. 1 (10 oz) Can Hunts Crushed Tomatoes With Herbs
  37. 2 Dashes Worcestershire Sauce
  38. 1 tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper
  39. 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper [+ reserves]
  40. 2 Dashes Liquid Smoke [not extract]
  41. ● For The Breads
  42. Regular Or Jalapeño Cornbread
  43. ● For The Kitchen Equipment
  44. 1 LG Lifted Baking Rack
  45. 1 Medium Frying Pan
  46. 1 LG Cooking Pot

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