Spicy Cajun Chicken with Smoky Paprika
A quick and flavorful Cajun chicken recipe with smoky paprika, perfect for a weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop/Grilling
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded evenly)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Pat the chicken dry and place it on a cutting board.
- Drizzle with olive oil and rub the spice mix all over both sides. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
- Place the chicken in the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, undisturbed, until golden brown.
- Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook for another 4-5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with lemon wedges and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Enjoy with rice, roasted vegetables, in wraps, or salads.
- For grilling, preheat the grill to 375-450°F (medium heat) and grease the grates with oil. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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