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This Cajun chicken recipe is ready to serve in just 15 minutes and is bold, juicy, and flavor-packed with a delicious homemade Cajun seasoning blend! Pan-fry or bake it in the oven for a quick weeknight dinner served with your favorite sides.<\/p>\n

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For a quick and easy weeknight meal, gather up your spices to make a fabulous homemade Cajun seasoning, sprinkle it over the chicken, cook it (fry, bake or grill \u2013 your choice!), and serve it up with your favorite sides. This Cajun chicken is also delicious cold, served on a bed of lettuce or with classic picnic sides!<\/p>\n

What is Cajun Chicken?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Cajun chicken simply refers to chicken that is boldly seasoned with flavors associated with the Cajun cuisine of Louisiana. A typical Cajun seasoning blend will include paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, oregano, thyme, and salt. The chicken is rubbed down with this blend and is then pan-seared, baked or grilled.<\/p>\n

Cajun vs. Creole<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Cajun seasoning differs from Creole Seasoning<\/a><\/strong> in that Cajun is more spice-focused and pepper-forward (paprika, cayenne, black and\/or white pepper) while Creole is more herbaceous and often includes herbs like basil, rosemary and bay leaf.<\/p>\n

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Cajun Seasoning Ingredients<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ratios will vary from blend to blend and the heat level can vary from mild to hot. This blend achieves a nice balance of flavors and is spicy without being overly hot, which is how I like it. If you like your food fiery, feel free to up the heat by increasing the cayenne pepper. Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need to make the Cajun seasoning:<\/p>\n