Description
This Cajun Chicken Recipe is a quick and flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken breasts seasoned with Cajun spices and cooked to perfection. It’s a perfect easy dinner option that’s packed with bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Finishing:
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and coat with the spice blend.
- Cook the Chicken: Sear the chicken in a skillet until cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Optionally, add butter for richness, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with rice, pasta, or vegetables.
- Adjust spice level with cayenne pepper.
- Works well with chicken thighs or tenders.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg