Cajun Lime Chicken

• porzioni: 4 servings
• tempo totale: 1 hour 57 minutes

Ingredienti

For the Chicken:

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning

3 tablespoons flour

1-2 tablespoons olive oil, or avocado oil

For the Sauce:

1 ½ cups chicken broth

¾ 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

½ teaspoon mustard powder

½ 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

¾ cup cheddar jack cheese, shredded

2 teaspoons lime juice

For Serving:

Lime wedges

Fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

Istruzioni

Prep Work: Drain and reserve the juice from the diced tomatoes. Combine the sauce ingredients in a large measuring cup with a spout and set aside.

Make the Chicken: Slice the chicken in half lengthwise to create thinner slices. Cover with saran wrap and pound to ½ inch thick using a meat mallet. Season with Cajun seasoning and coat with flour.

Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden. Set aside.

Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add reserved tomato juice. Scrape the skillet clean using a spatula. Add butter and garlic, cook for 1 minute. Stir in flour for 2 minutes. Gradually add the sauce mixture, stirring continuously. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Reduce heat, add cheese gradually until melted, then stir in lime juice.

Combine and Serve: Return chicken to skillet, coat with sauce, and simmer for 4 minutes. Add lime wedges, simmer for an additional minute. Serve with a garnish of cilantro.

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