Cajun Sauteed Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this bold and flavorful Cajun Sautéed Chicken! This quick and easy skillet recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a homemade Cajun spice blend featuring paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, and aromatic dried herbs like thyme and oregano. Perfectly seared in olive oil to create a golden crust, the chicken is finished with a bright burst of fresh lemon juice and optional parsley garnish for a zesty, herbaceous touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this protein-packed dish is versatile enough to pair with rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp green salad. Spice up your meals with this irresistible, one-pan Cajun classic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 piece Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts on a clean cutting board and pat them dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt to make the Cajun spice blend.
Rub the Cajun spice blend evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook for 6-8 minutes on the first side without moving them to allow a golden crust to form.
Flip the chicken breasts and cook for an additional 6-8 minutes on the other side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Adjust the heat if necessary to prevent burning.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest on a plate for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
Just before serving, squeeze the juice of the lemon over the chicken breasts, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Serve hot with your favorite side dishes, such as rice, vegetables, or a crisp green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1447 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.0 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 2879 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.6 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 216.0 g | 432% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 293 mg | 6% | |
*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.
