Baked Cajun Chicken Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 45 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 55 minutes
🥘 Yield: 4 servings
Description:
Indulge in the flavors of the Louisiana bayou with this tantalizing Baked Cajun Chicken recipe. Tender, juicy chicken breasts are seasoned with a zesty blend of Cajun spices, then baked to perfection. It’s a dish that’s not only delicious but also packed with protein, making it perfect for those looking for a healthy, satisfying meal option. Plus, with prep and cook times totaling just under an hour, it’s a quick and easy dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Share the love of Cajun cuisine with this mouthwatering recipe!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 – 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1/8 cup nonfat milk
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Prepare Baking Dish: Spray a 13x9x2 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent the chicken from sticking.
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Arrange Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced apart.
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Brush with Milk: Lightly brush the chicken breasts with nonfat milk, ensuring they are coated evenly.
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Prepare Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine the onion powder, dried thyme, white pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, and ground black pepper. Mix well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
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Season Chicken: Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are coated on all sides with the flavorful Cajun spices.
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Bake: Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake the chicken for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
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Serve: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving.
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Garnish and Enjoy: Garnish with fresh herbs or sliced green onions, if desired, then serve hot and enjoy the delicious flavors of Cajun cuisine!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 202.8
- Total Fat: 2.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Cholesterol: 98.9mg
- Sodium: 116.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 3.4g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Sugar: 1.6g
- Protein: 40g
Recipe Notes:
- This Baked Cajun Chicken is perfect for those following a low-carb or high-protein diet, as it is both low in carbohydrates and high in protein.
- Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness by increasing or decreasing the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to suit your personal taste preferences.
- Serve this delicious Cajun chicken alongside your favorite side dishes, such as steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh garden salad, for a complete and satisfying meal.
Enjoy this mouthwatering Baked Cajun Chicken recipe and let the flavors of the Louisiana bayou transport you to a culinary paradise!
