Beaming Baked Cajun Chicken Recipe

• Chicken breast – Tyson or buying local! We have been buying local lately and saving a lot of money by going that route.
• Mayo and cheese – mayo helps the cheese stick
• Parsley and Cajun – for seasoning
• Bread crumbs – for texture, you can make your own! I make mine out of saltines or Ritz crackers

How to make excellent Baked Cajun Chicken:

• Stir mixtures together – The mayo mixture keeps chicken moist and the coating from falling off. The coating is what gives the baked Cajun chicken flavor.
• Roll chicken – roll chicken in mayo mixture then roll in bread crumb mixture.
• Bake – bake until chicken temps at 165 degrees.

Tips and FAQs

How do I know when my baked cajun chicken is done?

• Temp – With a meat thermometer, you can remove a piece of chicken from heat and insert the meat thermometer. If the chicken temps above 165 degrees Fahrenheit, it is done.
• Cutting it open – Without a meat thermometer (I did not have one for years) you can cut a slice of chicken open to see if it is done. If it is white on the inside, it is done. If the chicken is still slightly pink, let cook a bit longer. I highly recommend using the cutting method if cooking chicken thighs. Sometimes thighs can hold in blood. By slicing them open, it releases the blood.

What to serve chicken breasts with?

Mashed potatoes, french fries, corn, green beans, anything a starch or vegetable.

What does Cajun taste like?

Cajun is kind of spicy like chili powder and smokey like paprika with aromatic flavors like garlic and onion.

When do I put the chicken on the pan?

When the pan is sizzling hot. Do not put the chicken on any earlier than when the pan is ready to cook the meat.

Can I use chicken thighs?

Yes, you can use chicken thighs, just make sure to adjust the cook time as it might take longer. Also, poke holes in the top of the thighs as they cook so the fluids under the skin can drain out.

Variations of this Baked Cajun Chicken recipe:

• More cajun spice – If wanting more flavor, shake more cajun powder on!
• Use different cheeses – if wanting more than just cheddar cheese, try other cheeses!
• Cooking method – you can air fry these or fry them in a skillet instead of baking. Just make sure that they are cooked thoroughly.

How do I store Cajun Chicken?

• Fridge – store this chicken breast recipe in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to one week
• Freeze – this recipe can be a freezer meal! Follow directions as normal and remove chicken from pan and place into a freezer tray with a lid. Once cool, place in the freezer for up to one month. To serve, place it in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about an hour or until heated throughout