Cajun Butter Chicken Breast Recipe
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Cajun Butter Chicken Breast Recipe
Description
The Cajun Butter Chicken Breast Recipe features boneless chicken breasts seasoned with a Cajun blend combining brown sugar, paprika, oregano, garlic and onion powders, chili powder, cayenne, black pepper, and salt. The sugar and spices create a mildly sweet and spicy crust when the chicken is seared in oil and butter until golden with a safe internal temperature.
After resting, the pan is used to make a quick garlic butter sauce, where garlic is sautéed until fragrant and the pan's browned bits are deglazed with low-sodium chicken stock, creating a slightly reduced sauce to drizzle over the chicken. This method keeps the meat moist and adds savory depth.
This dish works well as a main course for dinner served with sides like rice, vegetables, or salad. The inclusion of butter and garlic in the sauce complements the spiced chicken without overpowering it.
To adjust the spice level, more Cajun seasoning can be added as desired. Resting the chicken after cooking helps retain juices and tenderness.
Ingredients
For Cajun Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar keto: use brown sugar substitute
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika mild
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder add more if you like heat
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper to taste, cracked
For Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breast sliced horizontally in half to make 4 steaks
- 1 ½ tablespoons canola oil divided
- ¼ cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
- ½ cup chicken stock broth, low sodium
Instructions
- Combine cajun seasoning ingredients and toss chicken in the seasoning. Drizzle with ½ tablespoon of oil and rub seasoning all over to evenly coat.
- Heat remaining oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet or pan over medium-high heat until combined and hot.
- Sear chicken in batches for 5-7 minutes each side until golden or internal temperature is 165°F / 75°C using a meat thermometer. Remove from pan; set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
- While chicken is resting, make the sauce. Reduce heat to medium. Melt remaining butter in the pan. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds), while scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Pour in the broth and let reduce for 2-3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Take the pan off the heat. Drizzle sauce over the chicken.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning between ½ and 1 teaspoon for milder or spicier flavor.
- Rest chicken for 5 minutes after cooking to keep it juicy.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) for safety and optimal doneness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 301kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 819mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 504mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 945IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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