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Cajun Chicken Breast

Cajun Chicken Breast Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 8 oz each)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Pound the chicken breasts between plastic wrap to an even ½-inch thickness.
  2. Mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, cayenne, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pat chicken dry, drizzle with olive oil, and rub the spice blend all over.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook undisturbed for about 5 minutes until deeply golden, then flip and cook another 4-5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  4. Transfer to a cutting board, rest for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain and serve with pan drippings.

Notes

Resting the chicken for 5 minutes before slicing is essential for keeping it juicy. If you use store-bought Cajun seasoning, skip the extra salt as most blends are already well salted.