Description
Spicy Cajun Chicken with Creamy Lime Sauce brings fiery Louisiana flair to your dinner table. Juicy chicken meets zesty seasoning and silky sauce, creating a mouthwatering fusion of bold flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) cajun seasoning
Herbs and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 green onion, chopped
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) salt
- 1/8 teaspoon (0.625 milliliters) black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare chicken breasts by thoroughly patting them dry with paper towels to eliminate excess moisture, which helps seasoning adhere more effectively.
- Massage cajun seasoning generously into each chicken breast, ensuring complete and uniform spice coverage.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches optimal cooking temperature, creating conditions for a perfect golden-brown sear.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the hot skillet, cooking approximately 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature registers 165°F and exterior develops a rich, caramelized crust.
- Simultaneously, create the creamy lime sauce by whisking sour cream, heavy cream, lime juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper until the mixture transforms into a smooth, homogeneous blend.
- Once chicken reaches desired doneness, transfer to a resting plate and allow 3-4 minutes for internal juices to redistribute, maintaining optimal moisture and tenderness.
- Generously drizzle the prepared creamy lime sauce over the chicken, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Enhance the dish’s visual appeal and flavor complexity by sprinkling dried parsley, red pepper flakes, fresh cilantro, and chopped green onions across the surface.
- Present immediately, optionally adorning with additional fresh herbs for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are uniform in thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry spots.
- Adjust cajun seasoning intensity by using store-bought blend or creating a homemade mix with less or more heat depending on personal spice tolerance.
- For a lighter version, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt and use half-and-half instead of heavy cream to reduce calories without sacrificing creamy texture.
- Enhance dish versatility by serving over cauliflower rice for low-carb option or alongside roasted vegetables for a complete meal with added nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg