Serves 4
40 min
Cajun BBQ Chicken
Recipe GLPR029d86dc176c49
Pan-seared chicken breasts coated with Cajun and oregano spices, then simmered in a flavorful barbecue sauce infused with beer, Worcestershire, and warm spices. The chicken becomes tender and richly seasoned, served with a silky pan sauce and topped with fresh green onions for a satisfying Cajun-inspired main course.
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, divided
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter
0.5 cup barbecue sauce
0.25 cup beer
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
0.25 cup sliced green onions
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with 1 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning, the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the hot skillet and cook without moving them for 6 to 8 minutes until the bottom is golden brown. Flip the chicken and cook the other side for another 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the barbecue sauce, beer, Worcestershire sauce, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning, stirring well to combine.
Bring the sauce mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop and blend together.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Simmer gently for 3 to 5 minutes until the chicken is heated through and coated with the sauce.
Transfer the chicken to serving plates, spoon the sauce over the top, and garnish with the sliced green onions. Serve immediately with rice or your favorite side.
