Recipe RECIPE - Cajun Lime Chicken

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Cajun Lime Chicken

This Cajun Lime Chicken recipe is spicy and creamy with a burst of flavor in every bite!

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 3 Tablespoons flour
• 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
• Meat mallet
• Skillet

For the Sauce:

• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 3/4 cups heavy cream, can substitute with half and half
• 1 Tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• A pinch of cayenne pepper
• A pinch of red pepper flakes
• 3 Tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 Tablespoons flour
• 10 oz. Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, juice reserved
• 3/4 cup cheddar jack cheese, shredded
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• Measuring cup with spout

For Serving:

• Lime wedges
• Fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

Directions:

• Drain and reserve the juice from the diced tomatoes
• Combine the sauce ingredients in a large measuring cup with a spout and set aside
• Slice the chicken in half lengthwise to create thinner slices
• Cover with saran wrap and pound to 1/2 inch thick using a meat mallet
• Season with Cajun seasoning and coat with flour
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
• Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden, then set aside
• In the same skillet, add reserved tomato juice
• Scrape the skillet clean using a spatula
• Add butter and garlic then cook for 1 minute
• Stir in flour for 2 minutes and gradually add the sauce mixture, stirring continuously
• Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened
• Reduce heat, then add cheese gradually until melted, then stir in lime juice
• Return chicken to skillet and coat with sauce
• Simmer for 4 additional minutes
• Add lime wedges and simmer for an additional minute
• Serve with cilantro garnish

Enjoy!

Notes:

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Kcal: 550 kcal
• Servings: 4 servings

Source:

MiaRecipes

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