Baked Cajun Chicken Breasts Recipe

• Succulent, evenly pounded chicken breasts coated in a spicy, sweet rub of aromatic Cajun spices and brown sugar, oven-roasted to juicy perfection and finished under a high broil for crisp, caramelized edges. Rested and drenched in a warm, glossy garlic butter infused with rich pan drippings, this vibrant, tray-baked centerpiece delivers bold Southern warmth and effortless, sensory-forward luxury straight to the table.

Ingredients

• 1.5-2kg Chicken breast

• 1-2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon oil I use olive or canola

• 1 teaspoon salt or to taste

• Optional garlic butter sauce

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 2 cloves garlic

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F
2. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, hit each chicken breast to about 1 ½ cm at the thickest part. Make they are all the same thickness to ensure even cooking.
3. Combine Cajun Seasoning, brown sugar, & salt if using.
4. Line a baking pan with parchment paper or aluminium foil. Alternatively, bake directly in a baking dish.
5. Transfer chicken to the pan & toss with seasoning mix. Drizzle with the oil & rub seasoning all over to coat evenly.
6. Bake chicken in preheated oven for about 18 minutes, or until internal temperature is 165°F (75°C) using an instant meat thermometer.
7. Broil on high during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking until golden & the edges begin to caramelize.
8. Remove pan from oven. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

For the optional garlic butter

1. Melt the butter in a small pan. Add the garlic & sauté for about 30 seconds, but don’t let it brown. Combine the garlic butter with any pan juices & drizzle over chicken.