Description
This Cajun Chicken Recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. The Cajun seasoning adds a spicy kick to juicy chicken breasts, creating a dish that’s both satisfying and delicious. Serve with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry: Use paper towels to pat the chicken breasts dry.
- Mix the spices: In a small bowl, combine Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture: Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Remove from heat, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
Notes:
- Serve with rice, roasted vegetables, or over a salad.
- Pound the chicken breasts for extra juiciness.
- This recipe is also suitable for grilling or air frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
