Cajun Blackened Chicken Recipe
full breast of chicken, warm potato + bacon salad, creamy coleslaw
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Ingredients
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Cajun Blackened Chicken and Sides
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Rub Cajun seasoning on both sides of each breast.
- 2
Cook the Chicken
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until blackened and cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest.
- 3
Make the Warm Potato Salad
In a pot, boil diced potatoes until tender. Drain and return to the pot. Add crumbled bacon and green onions. Toss gently to combine.
- 4
Make the Creamy Coleslaw
In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Add shredded cabbage and carrots. Toss to coat evenly.
- 5
Serve
Slice the chicken and serve alongside the warm potato salad and creamy coleslaw.
