Best Cajun Chicken With Collard Greens Recipes

CAJUN CHICKEN

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Cajun-style grilled chicken breasts for varied meals such as Caesar salad, sandwiches, and a dinner entree! Cajun Chicken can be served hot or cold.

Provided by Wood Halsey

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons dried Italian-style seasoning
garlic powder to taste
2 tablespoons lemon pepper
10 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/2 inch thickness

Steps:

In a large shallow dish, mix the oil, Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and lemon pepper. Place the chicken in the dish, and turn to coat with the mixture. Cover, and refrigerate for 1/2 hour.
Preheat the grill for high heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Drain chicken, and discard marinade. Place chicken on hot grill and cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 47.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 620.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

CAJUN CHICKEN WITH COLLARD GREENS

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This is a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is cooked in one skillet and another is used to cook the collard greens, which are spiked with black eyed peas.

Provided by threeovens

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil
24 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons blackening seasoning or 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 garlic cloves, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 bunch collard greens, stems discarded and leaves cut into strips (about 10 cups)
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed

Steps:

In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat; season the chicken with the blackening seasoning or Cajun seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Cook until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 7 minutes per side; transfer to serving plates.
Meanwhile, heat a second skillet, over medium high heat with 3 tablespoons oil; add garlic, red pepper, cook, tossing frequently, until softened about 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the collards, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, tossing, until collards are just tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
Stir in black eyed peas and cook until heated through, 1 or 2 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.9, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 108.9, Sodium 540, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 44.6

CAJUN CHICKEN

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A winner whatever the weather, chuck it on the barbie or just get the grill going - it can't fail

Provided by Good Food team

Categories Dinner, Main course, Snack, Supper

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 skinless boneless chicken breast fillets
1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp dried onion flakes
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp dried thyme
1 tbsp sunflower oil
200g tub guacamole , to serve

Steps:

Dry chicken with kitchen paper, then cut diagonal slashes over the smooth side. Mix spices with seasoning, then tip onto a plate.
Brush the chicken on both sides with the oil, then coat all over with the spice mix. Heat a barbecue, griddle pan or grill, then cook the chicken for 5-6 mins on each side until cooked through. Serve each portion with a dollop of guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 0.22 milligram of sodium