Cajun Butter Chicken Breasts

Tender and incredibly juicy Cajun Butter Chicken Breasts are easy to cook and deliciously succulent!

Our readers love quick and simple chicken recipes ready in an instant without marinating. The flavour lies in a reliable chicken seasoning! Just like our Creamy Garlic Chickenor this Quick And Easy Herb Chicken you're going to love this recipe. And if that's not enough, make a full flavoured magic sauce with pan juices in less than 5 minutes to drizzle all over your chicken!

Chicken Breast

Juicy boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked right on the stove is a dream come true! Forget dry breasts with this whopper of a recipe inspired by our Cajun Butter Steak Bites.

a reliable part is you don't need much to make them especially if you have Cajun seasoning on hand (just make sure you're using a LOW SODIUM brand). If not? We've included the good quantity of Cajun you need for these chicken breasts.

Enjoy with a good side like buttery mashed cauliflower creamy mashed potatoes crispy roasted potatoes Lentil Soup or an easy tomato salad. You will LOVE this twist for chicken!

HOW TO COOK CHICKEN BREASTS

A super quick recipe that packs a punch!

• You're going to mix up your own simple Cajun seasoning. We find doing it yourself ensures a reliable flavour.
• Drizzle with oil to rub the flavours into each fillet.
• Heat butter and oil in a pan: butter provides good flavour while oil allows you to sear at higher temperatures, allowing you to get a good sear without burning your pan or your grease.
• Sear your fillets in batches of two to avoid overcrowding your pan.
• Cook chicken breasts, untouched, on each side to give them time to get a crispy golden outer crust while sealing in juices.
• Once they're cooked, let them rest for 5 minutes and proceed to use those leftover bits in the skillet to make a reliable pan juices!

TIPS

If using extra large or thick chicken breasts like we have pictured, slice 2 breasts in half lengthwise (horizontally) to create 4 fillets. This saves you from pounding them into an even thickness before cooking.

Keeping leftovers

Let chicken cool down completely before storing in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days, or use LEFTOVERS in a Chicken Cucumber Avocado Salad the next day.

CAN YOU FREEZE COOKED CHICKEN BREASTS?

Wrap with 2 layers of plastic wrap, then wrap with aluminium foil to create a secure seal. Freeze in a freezer bag for up to 2 months.

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What you need

• 2 teaspoons brown sugar keto: use brown sugar substitute
• 1 1/2 teaspoons mild paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder add more if you like heat
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper to taste
• 2 large chicken breasts sliced horizontally in half to make 4 steaks
• 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil divided
• 1/4 cup butter
• 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 1/2 cup low sodium chicken stock broth

Method

1. Combine cajun seasoning ingredients and toss chicken in the seasoning. Drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon of oil and rub seasoning all over to evenly coat.
2. Heat remaining oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet or pan over medium-high heat until combined and hot.
3. Sear chicken in batches for 5-7 minutes each side until golden or internal temperature is 165°F / 75°C using a meat thermometer. Remove from pan; set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
4. While chicken is resting, make the sauce.
5. Take the pan off the heat. Drizzle sauce over the chicken.
6. Serve warm.