Pan-Seared Cajun Chicken
 
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Recipe type: Entree
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, patted dry with a paper towel
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ¼ tsp crushed red peppers
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Place all seasonings in a small bowl and mix well.
  3. Place a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat and add avocado oil. Once pan starts to smoke, add the chicken and sprinkle the seasoning mix over all 6 chicken breasts.
  4. Sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes, flip the chicken and sear for another 5-6 minutes.
  5. Flip chicken once more so they are facing up right and place the entire cast iron skillet in the oven for 15 minutes.
  6. Serve with your side of choice!
Recipe by Kiss by Brooke at https://www.kissbybrooke.com/2016/10/03/pan-seared-cajun-chicken/