Here’s a Flavorful Cajun Chicken recipe that’s bold, juicy, and packed with smoky spice—perfect for stovetop, oven, or air fryer 🔥🍗
🌶️ Flavorful Cajun Chicken
⏱ Time
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 15–25 minutes
🍽 Serves
- 3–4
🧾 Ingredients
- 500–700 g chicken breast or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
Cajun Seasoning (Homemade)
- 1½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½–1 tsp cayenne pepper (to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¾ tsp salt
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Season the Chicken
- Pat chicken dry.
- Mix all Cajun spices in a bowl.
- Rub chicken with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Coat evenly with the Cajun seasoning.
- Rest for 10–30 minutes (optional but adds flavor).
🔥 Cooking Methods
🥘 Stovetop (Juiciest)
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 tbsp oil.
- Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Internal temp: 74°C / 165°F
🔥 Air Fryer (Quick & Healthy)
- Preheat air fryer to 190°C (375°F).
- Cook for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway.
🔥 Oven
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Bake for 20–25 minutes.
🧄 Optional Add-Ons
- Sauté bell peppers & onions in the same pan
- Add butter + garlic at the end for richness
- Finish with fresh parsley or coriander
🍽 Serving Ideas
- With rice or mashed potatoes
- In wraps, tacos, or sandwiches
- Over salads or pasta
- With roasted vegetables
💡 Pro Tips
- Thighs are juicier than breasts.
- Don’t overcook—Cajun spice burns easily.
- For creamy Cajun chicken, add cream to the pan sauce.
