Blackened Chicken Breasts with Cajun Corn Relish Ww
Spice up your dinner routine with these bold and flavorful Blackened Chicken Breasts with Cajun Corn Relish! Juicy, tender chicken breasts are perfectly seared with a fiery Cajun seasoning to achieve a smoky blackened crust, while the vibrant Cajun corn relish provides a zesty, refreshing contrast. Bursting with sweet corn, crisp red bell peppers, tangy lime juice, and a hint of heat from jalapeño, this relish takes your taste buds straight to the heart of Louisiana. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Serve it as-is or pair it with your favorite rice or salad for a complete meal that is as nutritious as it is delicious. With its bold flavors and colorful presentation, this dish is sure to become a family favorite! Keywords: blackened chicken, Cajun corn relish, easy weeknight dinner, quick chicken recipe, bold flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (boneless, skinless) chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1.5 cups (cooked or canned, drained) sweet corn
- 1 medium (diced) red bell pepper
- 2 stalks (thinly sliced) green onions
- 1 small (seeded and finely diced) jalapeño
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons (chopped, optional) cilantro
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
Rub the chicken breasts on both sides with olive oil, then coat them evenly with the Cajun seasoning.
Place the seasoned chicken breasts into the hot skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until they achieve a dark, blackened crust and are cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C). Remove from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the Cajun corn relish. In a medium bowl, combine the sweet corn, diced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, jalapeño, lime juice, chopped cilantro (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
Serve the blackened chicken breasts hot, topped generously with the Cajun corn relish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1614 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.0 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 5932 mg | 258% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.7 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 218.8 g | 438% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 532 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
