Cajun chicken – the perfect amount of flavour and spice!

I love the intense flavour and spice of Cajun chicken, so I decided it was time to make my own.  It was so tasty!2015-08-26 18.06.36-1

Ingredients:

4 skinless boneless chicken breast fillets

Garlic infused olive oil

2 tbs Cajun spice (shop bought or just combine salt, pepper, dried oregano, paprika, cumin, garlic powder)

Pinch cayenne pepper (more if you want it extra spicy)

Juice of half a lemon

Salt

Pepper

Sprinkle of oregano

Method:

Combine the seasonings and oil to form a paste, adding more oil if needed.

Cut diagonal slashes in the chicken breasts.

Rub the paste over the chicken breasts

Place the chicken in an oven dish, and turn to coat with the mixture.

Marinate for 2 hours or overnight.

Cook in a preheated oven (180 degrees Celsius) for approximately 30 minutes – the chicken is done when the juices run clear. You could also grill the chicken breasts.  They are perfect for the BBQ too – just drain off the oil.

Cajun chicken is great served with salad or potato wedges.

Who knew something so simple could be such a finger licking delicious chicken recipe?

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This made a great sandwich on ciabatta bread with garlic mayo, shredded lettuce and tomato.

Next time I might try it in a bun as a chicken burger with lettuce and mayonnaise, or in a pitta with fresh salad.

Give this recipe a try!  You won’t be disappointed.

Keep smiling :)

Claire

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34 Responses to Cajun chicken – the perfect amount of flavour and spice!

  1. Tori Gabriel says:

    I love the sound of this and you can make it as mild or spicy as you like (I can’t do really spicy). It sounds awesome. In fact, I might make it tonight.

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  2. StyleInBlack says:

    Mmm i love cajun chicken I’ll need to try this recipe! : )

    Xx

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  3. Yamini says:

    This looks so yummy. Now I know what I am eating for dinner tonight. Thanks for sharing this recipe :)

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  4. says:

    This sounds delicious! My husband would love it especially because he loves those spices. Thank you for sharing the recipe.

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  5. says:

    This looks like something my husband would like. I need to make a veggie version for myself!

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  6. says:

    Both hubby and I like Cajun spiced chicken. I am not a great cook, but hubby could do this x

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  7. sr1062 says:

    Great recipe, I’ll have to try this sometime!

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  8. Sarah Bailey says:

    I adore cajun chicken it is definitely one of my favourites, I will have to give your recipe a go. x

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  9. kacielmorgan says:

    Yummy, Cajun chicken – has to be amongst my favourite chicken dishes. Love all the spices xx

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  10. Ali says:

    This looks amazing – simple but really yummy! One to bookmark thank you!

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  11. Jenni - Odd Socks and Lollipops says:

    Oh this sounds great, I am going to have to try this – thank you so much for sharing.

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  12. Thanks so much for sharing. I’m always looking for new ways to cook chicken!

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  13. Rachel says:

    I love recipes like this, so much easier to do then they sound x

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  14. ohnikkashae says:

    Yummy!!! I can’t wait to try your recipe!! Thank you for posting!!

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  15. says:

    Cajun chicken is one of my favourites so I’ll be giving this a try!

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  16. charlotte says:

    I love Cajun chicken but I have never made my own. Will have to give it a go. x

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  17. Rachael says:

    i’m loving your recipes so much! i’ve got some turkey breasts defrosting for tonights tea so i’m going to be doing this tonight!

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  18. says:

    I am suddenly craving for a cajun chicken sandwich after reading this post. I’ll have to make some tomorrow.

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  19. leeshastarr says:

    I love love love Cajun chicken so much. It’s my favourite style of chicken. Yours looks so yummy too. I’m going to cook it this week

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  20. says:

    This sounds great as a sandwich like you said! I’ll have to convince my husband to make it for dinner one night this week!

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  21. says:

    Oh we all love chicken – this looks so delicious. I will be trying, thank you for sharing. Kaz x

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  22. Omg this chicken sounds delicious!!!! I’m always on the hunt for new chicken recipes. I will have to try this out!

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  23. says:

    Looks yummy, I love chicken, any kind of chicken.

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  24. I love chicken, it’s one of my favorite entrees. I haven’t personally made Cajun style before, but it looks really good here.

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  25. Natasha says:

    I love recipe posts and this one looks so good! I haven’t eaten lunch yet so my mouth is watering…LOL!

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  26. cuteheads says:

    I love cajun spice! This recipe look so simple but so good!

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