Cajun BBQ Chicken
By Lauren Miyashiro
Approved by the Delish Test Kitchen

Yields:
4
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
This chicken is going to turn you into a ragin' cajun.
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Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
- 2 tsp. Cajun seasoning, divided
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup beer
- 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- Dash of hot sauce
- 1/4 cup Sliced green onions
- Cooked rice, for serving
Directions
- Step 1In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Season both sides of chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Step 2Add chicken to skillet and cook until both sides are golden, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Remove chicken from heat.
- Step 3To the same skillet, melt butter, then add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add barbecue sauce, beer, Worcestershire, lime juice, red pepper flakes, remaining teaspoon Cajun seasoning, and hot sauce.
- Step 4Bring mixture to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Add chicken back to skillet and let simmer for another 3 to 5 minutes.
- Step 5Garnish chicken with green onions and serve over rice.
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