Be sure to try my Hot Honey Chicken recipe next!
Cajun Chicken
This Cajun Chicken recipe is the best, most flavorful way to switch up your dinnertime routine! The flavor profile here is just incredible. ⬇️ We have flavors that are sweet, (honey and brown sugar), savory, (chicken broth and cheese), spicy, (Cajun seasonings and hot sauce), cool, (heavy cream), and everything in between (lime, tomatoes, cilantro, and more!) This dish packs a flavor punch that you won’t soon forget! Be sure to check out my PRO tips below!
How to Make It
See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions. Slice the chicken in half lengthwise to create 2 thinner slices. Season each side with Cajun seasoning and dredge it in flour. Sear in olive oil and set aside. Add drained tomato juice to the same skillet. Use a silicone spatula to “clean” the pan. Add the garlic and butter.
Add flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the sauce mixture in small splashes, stirring continuously. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle bubble. Add the drained tomatoes and simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes. Reduce heat to low and gradually sprinkle in the Cheddar Jack cheese, stirring continuously. Stir in the lime juice and add the chicken back. Spoon the sauce on top. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add lime slices during the last minute. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with rice, beans, or salad!
Storage
Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Leftovers do freeze fairly well! If reheating from frozen: Thaw leftover chicken overnight in the fridge (or defrost it in the microwave) and then bake it in a small, lightly greased, covered casserole dish at 350° for 20-25 minutes.
12-inch cast iron skillet– Same size as pictured in this recipe. Large Measuring Cup with a Spout -This is what I use to combine the sauce ingredients at the beginning. The spout makes it easy to add it to the roux in small splashes. Kitchen Tongs– makes it easy to handle the chicken when searing. MyFavorite Chef Knife Meat Tenderizer Measuring Spoons– I have these magnetic ones which stay nice and organized in my utensil drawer.
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