This recipe produces the juiciest chicken, with flavor all the way through to the bone. The resting time after baking is a very important step. If you skip it, the flavor will not go all the way through the meat. Trust me, it is worth the wait.
INGREDIENTS
Bone in Chicken Breasts
Cajun Spice Blend (CLICK HERE for my recipe)
Oil for cooking
Sprinkle chicken breasts liberally with cajun spice rub, on both sides.
Pat mixture in with your hands.
Preheat oven proof pan with oil, over medium high heat (a cast iron skillet is preferable).
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Place chicken breasts skin side down in the hot pan and sear for several minutes, until the skin starts to look 'blackend.'
Turn and cook the other side the same way, about 3 minutes.
Place the pan with the chicken in it, skin side up into the oven. Bake for 20 minutes.
Remove the pan from the oven and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
Allow the chicken to rest for 15 minutes.
Serve!
Green Beans steamed with bacon go nicely with this spicy chicken.
Enjoy!
Made this twice this week and also used the cajun spice to caramelize bacon . So good.
ReplyDeleteI know your comment was a long time ago - but just wanted to say I'm so glad to hear you liked it and the bacon idea sounds amazing.
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