Blackened Cajun Chicken Recipe

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Blackened Cajun Chicken is a Cajun main course recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 4. It calls for 13 ingredients across 2 steps, and is rated medium. A serving works out at around 444 kcal with roughly 37 g of protein. Filed under gluten free, dairy free, gluten-free and dairy-free.
Place the chicken in a 13- by 9- by 2-inch baking pan. Rub the chicken all over with half of the seasoning mixture you just prepared, making sure it's evenly coated. Cover the pan and refrigerate the chicken overnight to let the flavors meld.
When you're ready to cook, grill the chicken, covered, over medium coals. Turn it once during cooking, which should take about 30 to 45 minutes, or until the juices run clear when pierced with a knife.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 444kcal | 22% |
| Fat | 30g | 43% |
| Carbohydrate | 6g | 2% |
| of which sugars |
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Mustard | Contains |
| Gluten | Free from |
| Crustaceans |
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| 3g |
| 3% |
| Fibre | 1g | 3% |
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| Protein | 37g | 74% |
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| Sodium | 1,591mg | 66% |
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Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
| Eggs | Free from |
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| Fish | Free from |
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| Peanuts | Free from |
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| Soya | Free from |
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| Milk | Free from |
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| Tree nuts | Free from |
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| Celery | Free from |
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| Sesame | Free from |
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| Sulphites | Free from |
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| Lupin | Free from |
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| Molluscs | Free from |
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Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.