Description
Cajun Chicken with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce brings spicy Southern charm to dinner tables with bold, zesty flavors. Louisiana-inspired seasoning and creamy sauce create a mouthwatering combination that welcomes you into comfort and culinary excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 chicken breasts
Seasonings and Spices:
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce Ingredients:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons white wine
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (45 milliliters)
- 3 tablespoons butter (42 grams)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the zesty Cajun seasoning by meticulously blending smoked paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, Italian herbs, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and kosher salt in a compact mixing bowl.
- Liberally coat both sides of chicken thighs with the homemade Cajun spice blend, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Preheat a robust, high-sided cast iron skillet over medium heat for approximately 3 minutes, creating an ideal searing environment.
- Drizzle olive oil into the heated skillet, then carefully place seasoned chicken thighs, allowing them to develop a golden-brown crust without disturbance for 5 minutes.
- Gently flip the chicken and reduce heat to low-medium, continuing cooking for an additional 5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when measured with a meat thermometer.
- Transfer perfectly seared chicken to a temporary plate, maintaining its warmth and crisp exterior.
- In the same skillet, introduce finely minced garlic, crisp white wine, and freshly squeezed lemon juice, allowing ingredients to meld and garlic to soften.
- Reduce heat to low and incorporate cold butter, creating a silky, emulsified sauce through gentle folding.
- Return chicken to the skillet, generously coating each piece with the aromatic garlic-lemon butter sauce.
- Enhance flavors with a delicate sprinkle of salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a vibrant, herbaceous finish.
Notes
- Customize your Cajun seasoning blend with pantry spices for a personalized flavor punch that elevates the entire dish.
- Searing chicken at the right temperature creates a golden-brown crust that locks in juicy, tender meat while developing rich, caramelized flavors.
- High-quality butter transforms the simple sauce into a luxurious, silky coating that perfectly complements the spicy Cajun chicken.
- White wine adds depth and complexity to the sauce, helping to deglaze the pan and capture all the delicious browned bits from cooking.
- Fresh parsley provides a bright, herbal finish that cuts through the richness of the butter sauce and adds a pop of color to the plate.
- Cooking chicken to the precise internal temperature of 165°F ensures food safety without sacrificing moisture and tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg