Best Cajun Style Chicken Breast With Chili Bean Maque Choux Recipes

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SUNNY'S SWEET QUICK KENNER MAQUE CHOUX



Sunny's Sweet Quick Kenner Maque Choux image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 strips thick or center-cut bacon, chopped
1 small white onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons salted butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pint heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
6 ears corn, kernels removed
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock
1/4 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
Cayenne pepper, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large pan with straight sides, add the bacon and cook over medium heat, rendering the fat until crispy, about 8 minutes. Add the onions, celery, bell pepper, butter and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring, until the veggies are tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, garlic, corn and chicken stock. Stir and bring to a low simmer, then cook until everything is tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the yogurt and a generous amount of black pepper, more salt and cayenne pepper.
  • Transfer to a platter and serve.

CAJUN CHICKEN



Cajun Chicken image

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

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 MAQUE CHOUX



Cajun Chicken Maque Choux image

Make and share this Cajun Chicken Maque Choux recipe from Food.com.

Provided by fiddler mikey

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h3m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 large ears of corn
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
4 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 slices bacon
2 cups chopped red bell peppers
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 cup evaporated skim milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cut whole kernels from ears of corn to measure 4 cups; set aside, and.
  • discard cobs.
  • Combine garlic powder and the next 6 ingredients (garlic powder through.
  • ground red pepper); stir well. Place 2 tablespoons garlic powder mixture.
  • in a shallow dish, and dredge chicken in garlic powder mixture; set aside.
  • Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove.
  • from pan; set aside.
  • Add chicken to pan, and cook over medium-high heat 1 minute on each side.
  • or until browned. Remove from pan, and set aside. Add bell pepper and.
  • onion to pan, and sauté 5 minutes. Add corn, remaining garlic powder.
  • mixture, tomato, milk, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook over medium heat 30.
  • minutes. Return the chicken to pan, nestling chicken into corn mixture;.
  • cook 15 minutes or until chicken is done.
  • Spoon 1-1/4 cups corn mixture on each of 4 individual plates, and top with.
  • 1 chicken breast half. Crumble bacon over each serving, and sprinkle with.
  • parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.1, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 78.7, Sodium 1010.3, Carbohydrate 59.5, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 21.6, Protein 42

MAQUE CHOUX - CAJUN



Maque Choux - Cajun image

Maque choux is a stewed vegetable side dish. This recipe also includes okra. Don't be afraid of it! For a vegetarian version, just omit the bacon and use vegetable oil as your fat and substitute water or vegetable stock for the chicken stock. Adapted from an Emeril Lagasse recipe.

Provided by LifeIsGood

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups yellow onions, chopped
2 teaspoons creole seasoning or 2 teaspoons Emeril's Original Essence
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 lbs okra, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1/2 inch slices
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste (use less (or more)
2 cups corn kernels (cut from 3-4 ears of corn)
1 cup chicken stock
2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped or 2 large ripe tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat a large, heavy pot over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook it until it is browned up and crispy, approximately 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon, with a slotted spoon, to a paper towel lined plate so it can drain.
  • Add butter and onions to the pot and cook until soft, approximately 5 minutes. Add the Creole seasoning and garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Increase the heat to med-high and then add the okra, bay leaf, thyme, black pepper and cayenne. Stir to combine. Cook, stirring frequently, until the okra is crisp tender, approximately 5 minutes. Add the corn and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes. Add the chicken stock and cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring once and a while. Add the tomatoes and cook for 2 more minutes. Last, add the salt and reserved bacon, stir to combine and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.1, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 27.8, Sodium 585.8, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 4.7, Protein 9.8

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