Cajun Butter Chicken
Tender and bursting with flavor, Cajun Butter Chicken breasts are easy to make and a great way to beat weeknight dinner boredom. Made with everyday ingredients in about 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar light or dark
- 2 teaspoons paprika sweet or smoky
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 Tablespoon olive or avocado oil divided
- 4 thin-sliced chicken breasts
- 4 Tablespoons butter divided
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth low-sodium preferred
Instructions
- Combine brown sugar, paprika, oregano, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, black pepper, cayenne, and 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a small bowl. Stir well, then rub this mixture all over the chicken breasts with your hands or with a fork.1 Tablespoon brown sugar, 2 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 Tablespoon olive or avocado oil, 4 thin-sliced chicken breasts
- Warm the remaining 2 teaspoons oil and 1 Tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. As soon as the butter melts, add the chicken. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until the outside is golden and the inside is cooked through to a temperature of 165 degrees F. Reduce heat to medium-low, then transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.4 Tablespoons butter
- Melt the remaining 3 Tablespoons butter in the same skillet, then add the garlic and sauté for 30-60 seconds, just until fragrant. Pour in the broth. Scrape the bottom of the skillet very well to remove any browned bits. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens a bit.3-4 cloves garlic, 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce generously over each piece. Garnish with parsley, if desired, and serve. Enjoy!
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Notes
- This is a relatively sweet Cajun seasoning blend, with more brown sugar and less cayenne than some others. I find this gives you major flavor while keeping the overall effect palatable for most kids. For less sugar and more heat, reduce the brown sugar to 1 or 1.5 Tablespoons, and double the amount of cayenne.
- Prefer to use store-bought Cajun seasoning? Substitute that for the spice mixture that is rubbed into the chicken. Use 2-3 Tablespoons, or as much as you need to thoroughly coat all the chicken on both sides when mixed with olive oil into a paste. Creole or blackening seasoning will have a similar profile.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 224 kcal, Carbohydrates: 6 g, Protein: 13 g, Fat: 17 g, Saturated Fat: 8 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g, Trans Fat: 0.5 g, Cholesterol: 66 mg, Sodium: 753 mg, Potassium: 301 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 3 g, Vitamin A: 977 IU, Vitamin C: 2 mg, Calcium: 35 mg, Iron: 1 mg