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Juicy Cajun-Style Baked Chicken Breasts

Enjoy perfectly cooked, mouthwatering Cajun-style baked chicken breasts with this easy-to-follow recipe. A scrumptious, flavorful garlic butter finish ensures these chicken breasts are juicy and tender, making them the star of any meal.
5
29 min
TOTAL TIME
412
CALORIES
$1.19
PER SERVING
Juicy Cajun-Style Baked Chicken Breasts
Directions
12 STEPS
8 min
PREP TIME
21 min
COOK TIME
29 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat oven to 450°F.
2
Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound each chicken breast to an even 1.5 cm thickness to ensure even cooking.
3
In a small bowl, combine Cajun Seasoning, brown sugar, and salt.
4
Line a baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
5
Place chicken breasts in the pan and coat evenly with the seasoning mixture.
6
Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the seasoned chicken.
7
Bake chicken in preheated oven for 18 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) using an instant meat thermometer.
8
Broil on high during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, until golden and the edges begin to caramelize.
9
Remove pan from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
10
In a small pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
11
Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, ensuring it doesn't brown.
12
Combine the garlic-infused olive oil with any pan juices from the baked chicken and drizzle over the chicken breasts before serving.
Health Info
Macros
4g
CARBS
27g
FAT
36g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
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