Easy Cajun Spiced Chicken Breasts

By á-46

This easy chicken recipe is made with Cajun spices, boneless chicken breasts, and a little vegetable oil. It's a light and easy entree and takes less than 25 minutes to prepare and cook. The chicken is seasoned and refrigerated for about an hour before it's cooked, so plan to begin at least an hour before you plan to cook the chicken.
Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (see the homemade blend, below)
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, only if the Cajun seasoning is unsalted
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 boneless chicken breast halves or cutlets*

Preparation

Step 1

If the chicken breasts are large, slice them horizontally to form thin cutlets. For faster cooking, place the chicken breasts or cutlets between sheets of plastic wrap and pound to flatten to a uniform thickness.

Combine the seasonings and oil to form a paste, adding more oil if needed.

Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken breasts.

Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a food storage bag and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Grill or broil the chicken for about 5 to 7 minutes on each side, depending on thickness.

Chicken is done when juices run clear when pricked with a fork.