Roasted Chicken Breast With Cajun Rub
Recipe & Food Styling Mari Loewen
Ingredients
4 chicken breasts, bone-in, skin on
Cajun rub
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1⁄2 teaspoon mustard powder
3⁄4 teaspoon ground white pepper
3⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1⁄2 teaspoon thyme, dried
1⁄2 teaspoon oregano, dried
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 tablespoon coarse salt
Preparation
For rub, mix together all ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
Preheat oven to 450°F. Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towel. Liberally spread rub under skin and all over breasts. Place onto parchment-lined baking sheet and bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Reduce oven temp to 350°F and bake for another 30 - 40 minutes or until cooked through. Chicken is cooked when meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of breast reaches 165°F. Rest chicken for 20 minutes before serving. Serves 4.
