Cajun Chicken

This Cajun chicken is boneless chicken breasts coated in a homemade spice blend, then baked to tender and juicy perfection. A super easy dinner option that can be paired with a variety of side dishes for a full meal.

Course Main

Cuisine Cajun

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 184kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 4-5 ounces each
3 tablespoons butter melted
1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning homemade or store bought
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
kosher salt to taste
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
Brush the butter all over both sides of the chicken.
Place the Cajun seasoning, brown sugar and salt in a small bowl, and stir to combine. Check to see if your Cajun spice contains salt. If your seasoning does not contain salt, use 1 teaspoon of salt. If your seasoning does contain salt, just add 1/4 teaspoon more of salt.
Rub the spice mixture all over both sides of the chicken breasts.
Bake the chicken for 18-20 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chicken breast registers at least 165 degrees F.
Sprinkle with parsley. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.

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