New Orleans is one of the most unique and vibrant cities in the US. It is well known for its distinct cuisine, nightlife and hospitality. In short, the place is a foodie's dream vacation.
The modern-day cuisine of New Orleans is a fusion of national and international cuisines. At the heart of the cuisine lies French and African cuisine. Two of the most common styles of cooking that have gained prominence in the region are the Cajun style and Creole style. In this modern era, creole and Cajun are considered interchangeable terms, but it wasn't always like that. Contrary to modern-day misconceptions, the Cajun style of cooking originated along Louisiana's bayou. Over time the Cajun-style immersed itself into the culture and cuisine so much that it became inseparable from the place.
Creole-style cooking is a combination of various European cuisines and mainly involves the use of paprika, red pepper, garlic, onion and tomatoes. This mix is most often presented in a sauce with seafood. On the contrary, the cajun style involves the use of paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, pepper and oregano. The mix is then steamed or cooked using dry heat. Popular dishes that popped out of the city are jambalaya and gumbo.
After reading this article, if you've developed a craving for New Orleans dishes, let me help you with that. The following is a delicious recipe for Creole Chicken Boudin Waffles, and Slap Ya Mama Pepper Sauce is the perfect thing to complement it.
Creole Chicken Boudin Waffles with Slap Ya Mama Pepper Sauce Ingredients
Chicken
●2 Large chicken thighs diced
●1 tbsp Slap Ya Mama White Pepper Blend
●5 dashes Slap Ya Mama Cajun Pepper Sauce
●¼ cup buttermilk
●2 tsp creole mustard
●¾ cup corn starch
Waffle
●1 cup buttermilk Waffle Batter
●2 tsp Slap Ya Mama White Pepper Blend
●⅔ a link of boudin (personally prefer Jerry Lee’s in Greenwell Springs, LA) (⅓ a link for each waffle)
●2 tbsp green onions
Fermented Cayenne Pepper Sauce
●½ cup Steen’s 100 % Cane Syrup
●1 tbsp Slap Ya Mama - Original Blend Cajun Seasoning
●5-6 dashes Slap Ya Mama Cajun Pepper Sauce
●1 tsp Granulated garlic
●1 tsp Worcestershire
Creole Chicken Boudin Waffles with Slap Ya Mama Cajun Pepper Sauce Instructions
Chicken
- Mix all ingredients place in an airtight container and marinate in refrigerator 1 hour (I personally prefer overnight)
- Remove from container and toss in ¾ cup corn starch. Let sit with starch for 30 minutes before frying.
- Fry at 350° for 4 minutes.
Waffle
- Mix 2 tsp Slap Ya Mama - Original Blend Cajun Seasoning into the batter.
- Spray preheated iron with non-stick spray. Place 3 oz of batter into preheated waffle iron
- Split boudin in ½, crumble up, and sprinkle on top of the batter
- Sprinkle 1 Tbs of green onions on top as well, close waffle iron, and cook to desired doneness.
Cajun Cane Syrup
Combine all ingredients and heat just until incorporated. Remove from heat and store in a sealed container. Can be made the day before. And stores well for later use. Goes great on cornbread.
Nutrition Facts:
For a Serving Size of 372 grams: Calories 850 | Total Fat 44g | Saturated fat 14g | Cholesterol 160mg | Sodium 2030mg | Carbohydrates 64g | Net carbs 62g | Sugar 10g | Fiber 2g | Protein 44g | Vitamins & Minerals 8% | Vitamin A 120μg | Calcium 250mg | Iron 2.7mg