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Cajun blackened chicken sliced over charred green beans on a dark plate in a wide horizontal shot, smoky char marks, paprika dusting, fresh thyme garnish, moody natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Cajun Chicken with Charred Green Beans

These dishes feature Cajun-spiced chicken, which has been seared to create a dark outer layer. Smoky, charred green beans accompany the chicken.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 lb green beans trimmed
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Rub chicken all over with Cajun seasoning.
  2. Sear in olive oil 6-7 minutes per side until blackened and cooked through, then rest.
  3. In the same hot pan, char green beans 5-6 minutes with garlic and paprika.
  4. Season the beans with salt and toss.
  5. Slice the chicken and serve over the charred beans.

Notes

Leave the green beans undisturbed for a minute to get that real char.