Spiced Cajun-Style Chicken Breasts
Cajun chicken breasts are coated in a bold blend of Cajun, Italian, and lemon-pepper seasonings with a touch of garlic powder. The result is warmly spiced and peppery, with a bright lemon note that works well served hot or chilled in salads and sandwiches.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spiced Cajun-Style Chicken Breasts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk oil, Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, lemon-pepper seasoning, and garlic powder together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
- 4
Grill chicken on the preheated grill until juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 617.88 kcal High 31%
- Protein 52.71 g Good Source 105%
- Carbohydrate 3.11 g 1%
- Total Fat 46.57 g High 60%
- Saturated Fat 6.22 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 141.93 mg High 47%
- Sodium 430.7 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 0.25 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 0.25 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.44 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 2.7 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.11 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Spiced Cajun Style Chicken Breasts is made with 7 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cajun Seasoning, Chicken Breast, Garlic Powder, and Italian Seasoning. Each serving provides about 617.88 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spiced Cajun-Style Chicken Breasts made of?
- The main ingredients are Cajun Seasoning, Chicken Breast, Garlic Powder, Italian Seasoning, Lemon Pepper. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spiced Cajun-Style Chicken Breasts?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 617.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spiced Cajun-Style Chicken Breasts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Spiced Cajun-Style Chicken Breasts healthy?
- Spiced Cajun-Style Chicken Breasts has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 617.88 calories and 52.71 g of protein, or 105% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 430.7 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.22 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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