Description
Cajun chicken is a quick and simple marinated chicken recipe infused with spicy, earthy flavors, made on the stove or in the air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 4 cutlets
Instructions
- Marinate: In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, and Cajun seasoning. Add chicken and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Cook (Stovetop): Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Cook (Air Fryer): Preheat air fryer to 360°F. Place chicken in the basket and cook at 375°F for 10 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest: Allow the chicken to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Preheat the grill pan for 3-5 minutes before adding the chicken to achieve grill marks. Always use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 138 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 68 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg
Keywords: Cajun chicken, air fryer chicken, healthy chicken, meal prep chicken