Description
This One Pan Cajun Lime Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that incorporates zesty lime, Cajun spices, and tender vegetables, all cooked together for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- zest and juice of 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon honey
For the Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
For Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, lime zest, lime juice, and honey.
- Marinate the chicken: Place chicken breasts in a bowl or bag, pour marinade over, toss to coat, and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Arrange and bake: Spread marinated chicken on a baking sheet, add bell peppers and onion, drizzle remaining marinade, bake for 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked and veggies are tender.
- Broil and serve: Broil for 2–3 minutes for a charred finish, garnish with cilantro, and serve with preferred sides.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken up to 8 hours in advance.
- You can use the cooked chicken in tacos, salads, or bowls.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus optional marinating time)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
