Cajun Chicken
Serves: 2 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Diet: Paleo, Keto, Gluten Free
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 4 small or 2 large chicken breasts
- 3/4 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Avocado Salsa:
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 avocado, diced
- 3 tbsp diced red onion
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Pinch of salt
Crema:
- ½ cup Sir Kensington’s Avocado Oil Mayo
- ¼ cup cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Whisk together all of the herbs/spices for the chicken.
- Pound your chicken breasts until they are an even thickness.
- Drizzle the olive oil on top, then rub the spice rub into both sides of all breasts.
- Add to a baking dish and bake for 16 minutes, then cover with foil and bake an additional 5 minutes or until cooked through. Check the largest piece of breast with a knife for doneness.
- Meanwhile, add all ingredients for the avocado salsa to a bowl and toss to combine.
- Add the crema ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust flavors as desired.
- Serve the chicken over cauliflower rice, then top with the avocado salsa and drizzle on top the cilantro lime crema. Enjoy!
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