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sliced Cajun blackened chicken breast with a dark spiced crust on a wide plate with rice and greens, set on a counter, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Cajun Blackened Chicken Breast

Chicken breast crusted with Cajun spices then seared to perfection, will be charred on the outside and juicy on the inside.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken dry and coat all over with the Cajun seasoning and paprika.
  2. Heat the butter and olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the chicken for about 5 minutes per side until blackened.
  4. Check that the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Open a window; that blackened crust gets smoky in the best way.