19/07/2026
Cajun Chicken Butterfly
The crispiest Cajun chicken butterfly you can get! Trust me—this chicken doesn’t get any crispier than this. It’s a recipe to die for and so addictive. The extra hot naga sauce really kicks this chicken up a notch and elevates the flavour. 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Watch the reel for the full visual method.
Ingredients
Chicken:
* 6 chicken drumsticks
* 2 tbsp plain flour
* 1 tsp black pepper
* 1 tsp paprika
* 2 medium eggs
* 1½ cups breadcrumbs
Creamy Cajun Naga Sauce:
* 60g butter
* 5 fresh garlic cloves, minced
* 1½ tsp garlic powder
* 2 tsp paprika
* 1½ tbsp chicken seasoning
* 1 tsp black pepper
* 1½ tsp onion powder
* 1 tsp Italian seasoning
* 1½ tsp chilli flakes
* 1 tsp cayenne pepper
* 1 cup double cream
* Naga sauce (adjust to your preferred spice level)
* Spring onions, chopped (optional, for garnish)
* Oil for frying (or use an air fryer)
Method
1. Butterfly the drumsticks (watch the reel to see how it’s done).
2. Wash and pat the chicken dry.
3. Coat each drumstick in the seasoned flour, dip into the beaten eggs, then coat completely in the breadcrumbs.
4. Fry in oil over medium heat for about 10 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
5. In a separate pan, melt the butter and add the garlic along with all the dried seasonings. Stir for about 1 minute.
6. Pour in the double cream and cook until you reach your desired consistency.
7. Add the naga sauce to taste and cook for another minute.
8. Pour the sauce over the crispy chicken, making sure it’s well coated.
9. Garnish with chopped spring onions if desired, and enjoy!
Voila!