Juicy & Tender Cajun Chicken Recipe Wondering how to cook the perfect juicy and tender cajun chicken for your dinner parties? Well, there are very few instances when you would have come across a flawlessly baked and spicy cajun chicken. Most of the time, either the chicken pieces have gone dry, or they are not as luscious as you thought they would be. In other cases, the spice mix does not make up for it. So, don't worry. Here we have come up with a tried and tested cajun chicken recipe that will leave you craving for more. The melt-in-your-mouth chicken is perfectly mellow, and not to forget the flavoring that will trigger your taste buds. Cajun chicken breasts are not that difficult as it sounds. You just need to apply the right seasoning, no need to marinate, dash some oil and let them play on their own in the oven. Let's have a detailed look at how to make this flavorful cajun chicken. What do we need? Homemade Cajun Seasoning: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
2 tbsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp black pepper 1 tbsp dried oregano leaves 1 tbsp dried thyme 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tbsp onion powder 1 tbsp cayenne pepper Salt as per the taste
Main Ingredients: ● 4 chicken breast boneless cut into even pieces ● 1-2 tbsp homemade cajun seasoning (3 tbsp smoked paprika, 2 tbsp fine kosher salt, 2 tbsp garlic powder, ½ tbsp dried thyme, 1 tbsp cayenne, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tbsp ground white pepper, 1 tbsp ground black pepper, 1 tbsp onion powder. Mix all the ingredients in a spice jar until evenly combined and then store it in an airtight container) ● 1 tbsp olive oil ● 1 tbsp brown sugar
● Salt as per the taste Detailed Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven at 450°F. 2. Use a rolling pin to thin each chicken piece approximately 1.1/2 cm near the thickest areas. Make sure that they are similar in size and thickness to ensure even cooking. 3. Mix homemade cajun seasoning, brown sugar, and salt in a bowl. 4. Transfer the chicken pieces to the bowl and give it a good coat of the above-made seasoning mix in step 3. 5. Transfer the chicken pieces to the greased baking pan in the preheated oven. (You can grease the pan with either oil or butter or use parchment paper) 6. Bake the chicken for approximately 15-18 minutes or when the internal temperature reaches 165°F. You can use an instant thermometer to check the same. 7. For the last part of cooking, broil the chicken boneless in high heat for the final 2-3 minutes. This will give you an even golden layer and caramelized edges. 8. Take the chicken out from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Additional Tips: Brining chicken breasts before cooking is optional and your personal choice for this recipe. If you want to brine, take a bowl of cool water and add 1/4 cup of salt into it. Dip the chicken pieces and let them sit for 15 minutes or so. You can also refrigerate the same for 6 hours. Later while cooking, remove the chicken pieces from the brine solution and dry them on a paper towel. Make sure to add a little less salt while making the final dish. Your spicy cajun chicken is ready. Get ready to dig into this palatable dish and fetch some compliments. You can have your beloved cajun chicken with garlic sauce, or coriander and lime spiced rice, or any other sides. Enjoy it with your friends and family.