# Juicy Cajun Chicken Breast

This recipe shows how to cook juicy and moist chicken breasts.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 Cajun barbecue rub

## Instructions

1. Season the chicken breasts well with Cajun barbecue rub.
2. Heat olive oil in a cast iron pan over medium heat.
3. Add chicken breasts to the hot pan and DO NOT TOUCH them for 5 minutes.
4. Flip the chicken breasts and add a cup of water to the pan.
5. Cover the pan and cook for 2-4 minutes (or 4 minutes if the pan is thinner).
6. Turn off the heat and let the chicken sit for 15 minutes.
7. Remove chicken from the pan and let rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

## Equipment

- cast iron pan
- tongs
- knife
- cutting board
- timer

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGwsZ_evJO3/?igsh=bnlidmR0Z2tsdWNl
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b2e7bc5b-2089-4e62-b243-72b13d73deb8
- Extracted: 2025-03-16

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