Skillet Cajun Chicken Bites
20 Minute cajun chicken bite skillet. Perfect for a quick dinner or appetizer.
Servings: 4
Calories: 338kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of fresh chicken tenders
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning of choice
Or make your own:
- 1 teaspoon of sea salt
- ½ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon of paprika
- ½ teaspoon of crushed red pepper
- ½ teaspoon of ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon each of onion and garlic powder
Instructions
- Cut chicken tenders into 1" pieces.
- Generously coat with cajun seasoning.
- Heat your cast iron skillet on medium-high heat, adding butter once hot.
- Cook chicken in the hot skillet for about 4 minutes, then flip, cooking an additional 4 minutes.
- Once chicken is cooked through, remove from heat and let sit for 2 min before serving.
Notes
- Chicken must be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- For a less spicy yet still delicious flavor, omit the red pepper and cayenne pepper.
- To ensure that the chicken cooks evenly, cut them into bite-sized uniform pieces.
- If necessary, cook your chicken in batches. If you overcrowd the pan, the chicken will not crisp up properly.
- After cooking, rest the chicken for a few minutes. This will help retain the juiciness of the chicken and keep it tender.