Cajun Chicken
This Cajun Chicken Recipe is healthy, juicy and flavorful 30 minute meal. Lean chicken breast is coated in easy homemade cajun seasoning and then pan fried, baked or grilled.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 201kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts 3 large
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
Homemade Cajun Seasoning:
- 2 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons oregano dried
- 1 1/4 teaspoons thyme dried
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts lengthwise into thinner cutlets and place in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, add paprika, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt and red pepper flakes; stir to combine.
- Sprinkle 1 1/2 tablespoons of prepared cajun seasoning in the step above on chicken breasts and using tongs toss to coat. If you are grilling or baking cajun chicken, also add oil to the mix.
- To pan fry: Preheat large ceramic non-stick skillet on medium heat and swirl oil to coat. Add chicken and cook for 5 minutes or until white edges appear, turn and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Transfer onto a plate, cover with foil and let rest for 5 minutes.
- To bake: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F, arrange chicken in a single layer in a large baking dish and bake for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven, cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
- To grill: Preheat grill on medium-high heat (450-500 degrees F), place chicken on the grill, close the lid and grill for 8-10 minutes turning once. Do not overcook. Remove from the grill, cover with foil and let rest for 5 minutes.
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Notes
- Store: Refrigerate covered for up to 5 days. Reheat same way you cooked them or best is to eat cold so they don't dry out.
- Freeze: In an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Adjust the heat: If you find it a bit too hot and spicy, use less of the red pepper flakes and cayenne. Use more if you want it spicier.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cutlet | Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 300mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g