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Cajun Chicken
This is a quick meal to prepare and full of flavor. Let me know your comments if you make this recipe and as always, enjoy!
Cajun Chicken
Ingredients: Serves 2
12 ounces chicken strips, (boneless, skinless chicken breast)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt for seasoning
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning mix
Cajun Seasoning:
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
To Make the Cajun Seasoning:
Mix all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Use about 1 tablespoon for 6 ounces of chicken.
Season the chicken with salt. In a small mixing bowl add the vegetable oil and the cajun seasoning mix. Mix with a fork to blend all of the spices with the oil. Add the chicken and coat well. Allow to marinade for about 15 minutes-30 minutes.
Heat a non stick skillet over medium heat until hot. Using a fork or tongs to remove the chicken, add the chicken to the hot skillet. Turn heat to medium low. Cook for 3 minutes. Turn chicken over and cook 3 more minutes.
Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans.
Equipment
- Non-Stick Skillet
- mixing bowl
- Fork
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 12 ounces chicken strips boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- to taste salt for seasoning
- 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning mix
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredients for the Cajun seasoning in a small bowl. Use about 1 tablespoon for 6 ounces of chicken.
- Season the chicken with salt. In a small mixing bowl add the vegetable oil and the cajun seasoning mix. Mix with a fork to blend all of the spices with the oil. Add the chicken and coat well. Allow to marinate for about 15 minutes to 30 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat until hot. Using a fork or tongs to remove the chicken, add the chicken to the hot skillet. Turn heat to medium low. Cook for 3 minutes. Turn chicken over and cook for 3 more minutes.
- Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans.
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