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Copycat Bojangles Chicken Rice Bowl with crispy chicken, cheddar, and Bo Sauce over dirty rice

Copycat Bojangles Chicken Rice Bowl

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Bring the drive-thru home with 20 copycat Bojangles recipes! From Cajun fried chicken and buttermilk biscuits to dirty rice, Bo Sauce, honey mustard, and seasoned fries, these easy Southern favorites use simple ingredients and include air fryer options.

Ingredients 

Cajun Dirty Rice

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 lb ground pork sausage
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Crispy Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Oil for frying, or oil spray for air fryer

Assembly

  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup Bo Sauce
  • Sliced green onions, optional

Instructions

  • Brown the beef and sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery; cook 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and spices; cook 1 minute.
  • Add rice and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 18 to 20 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Fluff and keep warm.
  • Toss chicken with buttermilk and a pinch of Cajun seasoning. Let sit 15 minutes.
  • Whisk together flour, cornstarch, and seasonings. Dredge chicken in the flour mixture, pressing to coat. Double dredge for extra crunch.
  • Fry: Heat 1 inch of oil to 350°F and fry chicken in batches 4 to 5 minutes until golden and 165°F inside. Air fry: Spray chicken with oil and air fry at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Divide rice among bowls. Top with chicken, cheddar, and Bo Sauce. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan

Notes

  • Leftover Bojangles dirty rice works perfectly as the base.
  • For a spicier bowl, add extra cayenne to both the rice and the chicken coating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 978kcalCarbohydrates: 85gProtein: 62gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 8276mgPotassium: 1213mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1651IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 376mgIron: 6mg