Cajun Chicken Recipe - Tender, juicy and flavorful easy Cajun Chicken Thighs recipe seasoned in bold cajun spices and pan-fried to golden perfection. Serve cajun chicken over your favorite pastas, on tacos, on a sandwich or with your favorite side dishes.
We like to serve cajun chicken sliced and on top of creamy Alfredo pasta or on tortillas with our favorite taco toppings. This chicken is super versatile and you can make a ton of different meals with it!
This recipe calls for about two pounds of chicken which should serve about 4-6 people. If you are cooking for a large crowd, simply double the recipe.
Ingredients You Need To Make Cajun Chicken:
Chicken Thighs - You can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs or boneless, skinless chicken breasts. You'll need about one and a half to two pounds for this recipe.
Cajun Seasoning Blend - Salt + Black Pepper + Dried Basil + Dried Parsley + Paprika + Dried Oregano + Garlic Powder + Onion Powder + Cayenne Pepper.
Butter - Salted or unsalted butter.
Oil - We use avocado or olive oil to sear the chicken in the pan with butter.
Tools to have on hand for this recipe:
- Nonstick Skillet – To cook the chicken in. You can also use a cast iron skillet or cook on your grill.
- Mixing Bowl – For mixing the cajun chicken seasoning.
- Spatula – To flip chicken over while cooking. You can also use tongs if thats easier for you.
- Measuring Cups + Spoons – To properly measure all of your ingredients.
How To Make Cajun Chicken:
In a small bowl, mix the cajun seasoning.
Season chicken on all sides with cajun spice seasoning blend.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and butter. Add seasoned chicken to the skillet.
Cook chicken about 5 minutes until golden brown. Flip chicken over and cook for about 5 more minutes until golden and cooked through to at least 165 degrees.
When done, remove chicken from the pan.
Serve with your favorite side dishes, pasta, tacos, burritos or as a delicious sandwich. Enjoy!
Side Dishes To Serve With Cajun Chicken:
Parmesan Roasted Red Potatoes - Simple and delicious seasoned roasted red potatoes tossed in fresh parsley and parmesan cheese.
Simple Caesar Salad - My quick and easy caesar salad is made with homemade dressing, crunchy romaine, croutons and freshly shaved parmesan cheese.
Broccoli Orzo - Easy orzo recipe tossed with broccoli, sauteed onions, garlic and parmesan cheese. Broccoli orzo has become one of my favorite easy dinner side dish recipes.
Italian Zucchini Recipe - Simple and delicious zucchini side dish recipe made with Italian seasonings, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and butter pan-fried to golden perfection.
More Easy Chicken Recipes:
Chipotle BBQ Chicken Skewers - Grilled boneless skinless chicken thighs skewered and served with a delicious homemade chipotle barbecue sauce.
Grilled Honey Buffalo Chicken Thighs - Amazing BBQ chicken thighs grilled low and slow to perfection and finished with a finger-licking good honey buffalo sauce
Teriyaki Chicken Skewers - The most delicious marinated teriyaki chicken grilled to perfection and finished with a delicious teriyaki sauce.
Slow Cooker Alfredo Marinara Chicken - Dinner made easy using only four simple ingredients. Simply add your favorite Alfredo sauce, marinara sauce, chicken breasts and Italian seasonings to your crockpot and cook!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Cajun chicken has a ton of flavor. It's slightly smokey and sweet with a little kick due to the cayenne pepper.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
Yes! Lightly oil your grill and cook Cajun Chicken over medium heat until nice grill marks form on the bottom. Flip chicken over and cook another few minutes until internal temperature is at least 165 degrees.
Cajun Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken Thighs or Breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 tablespoon Olive or Avocado Oil
- ½ tbsp Butter
Cajun Seasoning
- 1 ½ teaspoon Paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne
- ¼ teaspoon Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the cajun seasoning.
- Season chicken on all sides with cajun spice seasoning blend.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and butter. Add seasoned chicken to the skillet.
- Cook chicken about 5 minutes until golden brown. Flip chicken over and cook for about 5 more minutes until golden and cooked through to at least 165 degrees.
- When done, remove chicken from the pan. Serve with your favorite side dishes, pasta, tacos, burritos or as a delicious sandwich. Enjoy!
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Neil
Wow! We made this with the pasta! 5 stars