Cajun Chicken

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 lbs (3 large) chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil

For the Housemade Cajun Seasoning:

• 2. ½ teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 ¼ teaspoon oregano
• 1 ¼ teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 ½ teaspoon Himalayan sea salt
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cut chicken breasts lengthwise into thinner cutlets and place in a
   large bowl. In a small bowl, add paprika, garlic powder, oregano,
   thyme, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt and red
   pepper flakes; stir to combine.
2. Sprinkle 1 ½ tablespoons of prepared Cajun seasoning in the step above on chicken breasts and use tongs to coat. If you are grilling or baking, also add avocado oil into the mix.
3. Pan fried Cajun chicken: Preheat large ceramic non-stick skillet on medium heat and swirl oil to coat. Add chicken and cook for 5 minutes or until white edges appear, turn and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
4. Baked Cajun chicken: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F, arrange chicken in a single layer in a large baking dish and cook for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven, cover and let rest for 10 minutes.