Description
These Cajun-spiced chicken strips are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal. With a blend of Cajun spices and a hint of smokiness, these chicken strips are baked to juicy perfection with a crispy exterior. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or add them to salads, rice, or wraps for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Toss chicken with seasonings: In a large bowl, toss the chicken strips with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Bake: Arrange the chicken strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and slightly crisp on the edges.
- Optional broiling: For extra crispiness, broil for an additional 2–3 minutes at the end.
- Serve: Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or over salads, rice, or wraps.
Notes
- You can pan-fry or air-fry these strips for a quicker option.
- Adjust the cayenne to control the heat level.
- Great for meal prep or freezing for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
