Description
Cajun Blackened Chicken is a flavor-packed dish that transforms ordinary meals into extraordinary experiences. With its aromatic spices and perfectly seared crust, this chicken is ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner. In just a few simple steps, you can create a dish that not only tastes amazing but also fills your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas. Perfectly customizable, it’s the ultimate comfort food for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to ensure even searing.
- Generously coat both sides of the chicken with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil until shimmering.
- Sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until a dark brown crust forms.
- In the last minute of cooking, add butter and lemon juice, basting the chicken for added moisture.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg