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April 29, 2025
Add a little heat to your plate with this simple, Southern-inspired chicken breast recipe. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Edwina Clark, RDN.
10 Ingredients
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Juicy Oven-Baked Cajun Chicken Breasts
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 425°F.
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Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Combine the onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, black pepper, dried thyme, cayenne, paprika, and salt in a medium mixing bowl or shallow baking dish.
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Coat the chicken breasts in the spice mixture one at a time, and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken breasts.
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Bake on middle rack of oven until the thickest part of the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 20 minutes.
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Check to see that chicken is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Spice Bloom Technique 🌶️Toast the Cajun spices in a dry skillet for 30-60 seconds before mixing to intensify their flavor and release essential oils.
- Chicken Thickness Matters 🔪Pound chicken breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness to ensure uniform cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Oil Massage Magic 👌Thoroughly massage olive oil into the chicken before applying spices to help the seasoning adhere and create a perfect crust.
- Moisture Preservation Trick 💧Place a shallow pan of water on the bottom rack of the oven to create humidity and prevent the chicken from drying out.
- Resting Rack Technique 🍽️Let the cooked chicken rest on a wire rack instead of a flat surface to prevent steam from softening the crispy spice crust.
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Gluten Free
High Protein
Low Fat
Low Sugar
Low Carb
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