Cajun Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
184 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Cajun
Cajun Chicken
Description
This Cajun Chicken recipe uses four boneless, skinless chicken breasts brushed with melted butter before being seasoned with a homemade or store-bought Cajun spice mix combined with brown sugar and kosher salt. The dish is baked at 425°F for about 18-20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, then rested before slicing.
The brown sugar in the seasoning complements the spice and salt, creating a flavorful outer crust while keeping the chicken juicy inside. A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds mild herbal brightness at serving. The method avoids frying or grilling, providing an oven-baked preparation that is straightforward.
Serve this Cajun Chicken with sides such as rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad. Resting the chicken after baking helps maintain moisture and improves slicing. Salt quantity should be adjusted depending on the Cajun seasoning's salt content.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast 4-5 ounces each, boneless skinless
- 3 butter melted
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning homemade or store bought
- 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
- kosher salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Brush the butter all over both sides of the chicken.
- Place the Cajun seasoning, brown sugar and salt in a small bowl, and stir to combine. Check to see if your Cajun spice contains salt. If your seasoning does not contain salt, use 1 teaspoon of salt. If your seasoning does contain salt, just add 1/4 teaspoon more of salt.
- Rub the spice mixture all over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Bake the chicken for 18-20 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chicken breast registers at least 165 degrees F.
- Sprinkle with parsley. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 184kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 714mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 280IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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