Paleo Cajun Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this bold and flavorful Paleo Cajun Chicken recipe, packed with aromatic spices and zesty citrus notes. Perfectly seasoned with a homemade Cajun spice blend featuring paprika, garlic powder, dried herbs, and a hint of cayenne pepper, these juicy chicken breasts are seared to perfection for a crispy golden crust, then cooked until tender and succulent. Finished with a drizzle of fresh lemon juice and sprinkled with vibrant parsley, this wholesome dish is both Paleo-friendly and bursting with robust Southern-inspired flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a quick, gluten-free, and protein-packed meal option that pairs beautifully with sautéed vegetables or a crisp garden salad for a nourishing and satisfying feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to create the Cajun spice mix.
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Rub each breast with olive oil and generously coat with the Cajun spice mix on both sides.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet.
Once the oil is hot, place the chicken breasts in the skillet and sear them for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until nicely browned.
Reduce the heat to medium and cover the skillet. Continue cooking the chicken for another 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside, with an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Serve hot with your choice of Paleo-friendly sides such as sautéed vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1430 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.6 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 2880 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.4 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 215.3 g | 431% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 234 mg | 5% | |
*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.
