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Cajun Tavuk
Easy 25 min~310 kcal 8/10
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Cajun Chicken
Chicken breast coated with paprika, thyme, garlic, cayenne, and oil, then seared quickly in a hot griddle pan.
Easy⏱️ 30 min📖 1 min readServes 4~362 kcal🇺🇸 American🌍 Full translation
12 min prep 18 min cook
- #High Protein
- #Under 30 min
- #Easy
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Timeline
Total 30 min- Prep12 min
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the chicken
- 700 gr Chicken breast
For the marinade
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
For the spice mix
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Sweet paprika
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Garlic powder
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Dried thyme
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Red pepper flakes
General
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For serving
- 2 adet Corn cobs
- 0.7 su bardağı(~140 ml) Yogurt
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Instructions
- 1
Cut the chicken breasts horizontally into two pieces and score the surfaces shallowly.
- 2
Mix the paprika, garlic powder, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Coat the chicken with the vegetable oil and spice mixture.
- 4
Boil the corn cobs or turn them in a pan for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 5
Heat a grill pan over high heat and cook the chicken for 5 minutes per side.
10 min10:00 - 6
Rest the chicken for 4 minutes so the juices settle inside the meat.
4 min04:00 - 7
Serve Cajun chicken with the corn and yogurt sauce.
💡 Tip: Do not leave the chicken breasts too thick; slicing them horizontally reduces the risk of a dry outside and raw center.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve Cajun chicken as a quick dinner plate with corn on the cob, avocado green salad, and optional yogurt sauce.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~362
kcal calories
37
g protein
22
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 41%Carbs 24%Fat 35%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Cajun Chicken make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Cajun Chicken take?
Prep 12 minutes, cooking 18 minutes; 30 minutes in total.Is Cajun Chicken difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Cajun Chicken have?
Approximately 362 kcal per serving. Protein: 37g, carbs: 22g, fat: 14g.Which allergens does Cajun Chicken contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Cajun Chicken belong to?
This recipe belongs to American cuisine.How many ingredients does Cajun Chicken need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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