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Cajun chicken with sweet potato wedges

Cajun chicken with sweet potato wedges

Enjoy this Cajun chicken with sweet potato wedges, a flavorful dish perfect for busy evenings.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • griddle pan
  • baking tray
  • mixing bowl
  • rolling pin
  • sealabl storage box

Ingredients
  

Cajun spice mix

  • 3 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 whole lemon finely grated lemon zest and juice

Main ingredients

  • 4 pieces skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 pieces sweet potatoes scrubbed and cut into thick wedges
  • 1 tablespoon light olive oil
  • 1–2 tablespoon sweet smoked paprika
  • sea salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Combine all ingredients for the Cajun spice mix plus a pinch of salt and a generous grinding of black pepper. Pour the mixture into a sealable storage box big enough to hold the chicken pieces.
  • Put the chicken breasts on a board and cover with baking paper. Bash them with a rolling pin until just under 2cm/¾in thick all over. Put the chicken breasts into the spice mix and thoroughly coat the chicken with the mixture. Refrigerate the chicken breasts for 3–4 hours, or overnight if possible.
  • Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6 and remove the chicken from the marinade, shaking off any excess.
  • Toss the sweet potato wedges in a bowl with the oil and sweet smoked paprika, and season well with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spread out on a non-stick baking tray and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden-brown and tender, turning halfway through.
  • Meanwhile, heat a non-stick, ridged griddle pan until hot. Arrange the chicken breasts on the pan and cook for 15 minutes, turning once or twice until cooked through (or when the juices run clear when a skewer is inserted into the thickest part). Serve the chicken with the potato wedges.

Notes

Try cooking this Cajun chicken recipe on the barbecue for an even smokier taste. Just be sure the chicken is cooked through before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 38gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 1.4mgFiber: 7gSugar: 11g
Keyword Cajun Chicken, dairy-free, Easy Recipes, gluten free, Healthy Dinner, sweet potato wedges
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