Toms Oven Made Cajun Chicken Jerky

Name: Toms Oven Made Cajun Chicken Jerky
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Yield: 1-2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (turkey breast and venison works well also); 2 1/4 teaspoons tenderizing salt (e.g. Mortons Tenderquick); 2 1/4 teaspoons pickling salt; 1 1/4 teaspoons cajun seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon onion powder

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Recipe by FlyfishingTom

An easy alternative to smoking jerky, this spicy version is a great snack for road trips, fishing trips, or just for snacking. A healthy snack as well. Can use turkey and venison as well.

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READY IN: 4hrs 30mins

SERVES: 1-2

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

lb boneless skinless chicken breast (turkey breast and venison works well also)
2 ¹⁄₄

teaspoons tenderizing salt (e.g. Mortons Tenderquick)
2 ¹⁄₄

teaspoons pickling salt
1 ¹⁄₄

teaspoons cajun seasoning
¹⁄₄

teaspoon cayenne
¹⁄₈

teaspoon garlic powder
¹⁄₈

teaspoon onion powder

DIRECTIONS

Mix the salts, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, garlic powder and onion powder together and put into a salt shaker; set aside.
Preheat oven to 150°F.
Cut chicken into 1/8th inch strips or 1/8th inch cubes (thickness doesn't have to be exact, can be a little thicker).
On a cutting board, sprinkle each strip evenly and heavily then with a meat mallet, rolling pin or pan, pound mixture into chicken. Turn chicken over and repeat.
Place strips in single layer on a oven-safe metal cookie cooling rack (fine mesh or closely spaced bars work best).
Cook chicken until dry but not brittle, 4 to 5 hours, rearranging once.

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