Blackened Cajun Chicken

Name: Blackened Cajun Chicken
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon crushed bay leaves; 3/4 teaspoon Black pepper; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary crushed; 1/2 teaspoon Dried thyme; 1 tablespoon dry mustard; 1 teaspoon Garlic powder; 1 teaspoon Ground cumin; 1 teaspoon Onion powder; 1 tablespoon Paprika; 2 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 3.5 lbs chicken

“Forget going out to eat or ordering takeout every time you crave Cajun food. Try making Blackened Cajun Chicken at home. This gluten free and dairy free recipe serves 4 and costs $1.64 per serving. One serving contains 444 calories, 37g of protein, and 30g of fat. 5 people found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. This recipe from Foodista requires thyme, rosemary, chicken, and salt. It works well as a main course. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 52%, which is solid. Similar recipes are Blackened Chicken Breasts With Cajun Corn Relish (Ww), Cajun Blackened Tilapia, and Cajun Blackened Salmon.”

total: 45 min
effort: Easy
serves: 4
ratings: New

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Ingredients

Serves 4

Bay leaves1 tsp
Pepper¾ tsp
Brown sugar1 tbsp
Cayenne pepper1 tsp
Rosemary1 tsp
Thyme½ tsp
Mustard1 tbsp
Garlic powder1 tsp
Ground cumin1 tsp
Onion powder1 tsp
Paprika1 tbsp
Salt2.5 tsp
Chicken3.5 lb

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Nutrition

Estimatedper serving · this recipe serves 4

Estimated nutrition per serving
Energy	489 kcal
Protein	89.3 g
Fat	10.4 g
of which saturates	2.2 g
Carbohydrate	3.1 g
of which sugars	3.1 g
Fibre	0 g
Salt	4.0 g

Worked out from the 92% of the ingredients we could match.

How we estimate: we add up the ingredients using the Kenya Food Composition Tables (2018) and USDA FoodData Central, then divide by the servings. It’s an estimate, not a measurement, and not medical advice.

Method preview

2 steps · 45 min

1
Combine all seasonings. Seasoning mix is enough for 2 chickens. It may be made ahead and stored in an airtight container until needed.
2
Place chicken in a 13- by 9- by 2-inch baking pan. Rub with half the seasoning mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight.Grill, covered, over medium coals, turning once, for 30 to 45 minutes or until juices run clear.This recipe yields 4 servings.