Cajun Blackened Chicken Recipe
full breast of chicken, warm potato + bacon salad, creamy coleslaw
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Potato and Bacon Salad
Creamy Coleslaw
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Season the Chicken
Rub Cajun seasoning evenly over the chicken breasts.
- 2
Cook the Chicken
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until thoroughly cooked and blackened. Remove from heat and let rest.
Potato and Bacon Salad Preparation
- 3
Prepare Potatoes
Boil potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool before cutting into cubes.
- 4
Cook Bacon
In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Chop into small pieces.
- 5
Mix Salad
In a large bowl, combine potatoes, bacon, green onions, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
Creamy Coleslaw Preparation
- 6
Prepare Vegetables
Shred the cabbage and carrot. Place in a large bowl.
- 7
Mix Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- 8
Combine
Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrot mixture. Toss to coat evenly.
