Taste Tested Tuesday: Cajun Curry Chicken Breasts
Posted by AndreaThough I have a recipe file chock full of old favorites, I like to try new recipes whenever I get the chance. Last night I prepared a new chicken recipe I discovered on a forum I frequent and both JT and I were very impressed with the results. Not only was the dish easy to prepare, but the flavors were out of this world! The chicken was moist, sweet, and spicy and created a great sauce perfect for a side of rice.
The Cajun seasoning is a must in this recipe. Don’t fret if you don’t have any on hand, but do check your spice cabinet or pantry before you run out to the supermarket. If you’ve got a well stocked pantry, there’s a good chance you already have the ingredients for Cajun seasoning right in your kitchen.
I thought the Cajun seasoning was quite spicy, so I didn’t serve the chicken to the children. However, JT didn’t feel the heat as much as I did. If you’re concerned about the level of heat, I suggest you decrease the amount of cayenne pepper in the Cajun mixture or decrease the amount of Cajun seasoning used in the sauce.
All in all, this recipe is fantastic and it now has a home in my permanent recipe file!
Cajun Curry Chicken Breasts
1/3 cup honey
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons mustard
2 tablespoons melted butter
3 teaspoons cajun seasoning
3 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4-6 boneless chicken breasts
In baking dish, combine honey through garlic and mix well. Add chicken in single layer and coat well on both sides. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until no longer pink.
Easy Cajun Seasoning Mix
2 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
Add all ingredients in a bowl and stir well.
Photos: Courtesy of jen_m_stewart (Flickr)
Tags: cajun chicken, chicken, curry chicken, recipes
This looks great! My guys enjoy spicy food and I think they will love the Cajun seasoning mix.
I tried your recipe for pepper steak last night, it was out of this world! It is always a joy to visit here also and I appreciate your kinds words of encouragement!
We absolutely LOVED this chicken and I’m glad the pepper steak was a hit! I’m all about easy and tasty meals:) Thanks for visiting!
All day I’ve been wondering what to do with the chicken breasts that are thawing at home in my kitchen sink. Ta-da! Thanks! ; )
I’m glad to provide some inspiration! I hope you and yours enjoy them as much as we did.
I love chicken and spicey so this is a keeper for me! Thanks, girl!
Happy to share:)
I’ll be making for dinner today. As soon as I saw the recipe yesterday, I took the chicken breasts out of the freezer. Thanks for the recipe
Enjoy them Val! We thought the leftover chicken tasted even better. Let me know what you think.
I think next time I make this chicken, I’ll use it as a topping for a salad.
Update: I’m sitting at my desk right now, eating the leftovers from last night. In the infamous words of Rachel Ray…”Yummo!”
Deidra, I told you so! That was some of the tastiest chicken I’ve had in a LONG time! I’m happy you enjoyed it.
The recipe was tasty and hubby loved it !!! Definitely spicy !!
I’ll have to tell JT you thought it was spicy too! I’m glad you both enjoyed it! I told ya this one was a keeper!