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Cajun Butter Chicken Breast Recipe

Tender pan seared chicken breasts are golden and full flavoured. Seared in Cajun seasoning and garlic butter, ready in under 15 minutes. No marinating!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: butter chicken, Cajun Butter Chicken
Servings: 4 people
Author: Karina Carrel

Ingredients

For Cajun Seasoning:

  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar keto: use brown sugar substitute
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons mild paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder add more if you like heat
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper to taste

For Chicken:

  • 2 large chicken breasts sliced horizontally in half to make 4 steaks
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil divided
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken stock broth
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Instructions

  • Combine cajun seasoning ingredients and toss chicken in the seasoning. Drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon of oil and rub seasoning all over to evenly coat. 
  • Heat remaining oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet or pan over medium-high heat until combined and hot.
  • Sear chicken in batches for 5-7 minutes each side until golden or internal temperature is 165°F / 75°C using a meat thermometer. Remove from pan; set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
    • While the chicken is resting, make the sauce.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Melt remaining butter in the pan. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds), while scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Pour in the broth and let reduce for 2-3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  • Take the pan off the heat. Drizzle sauce over the chicken.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

How to Store Cooked Chicken Breasts

Let chicken cool down completely before storing in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days, or use LEFTOVERS in a chicken avo salad the next day. 

Can You Freeze Cooked Chicken Breasts?

Wrap with 2 layers of plastic wrap, then wrap with aluminium foil to create a secure seal. Freeze in a freezer bag for up to 2 months.
Feel free to add 1/2 - 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning!

Nutrition

Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 819mg | Potassium: 504mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 945IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg