How to Make Cajun Chicken with Okra - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cajun cuisine is all about bold, spicy flavors and hearty, comforting dishes. One iconic Cajun dish that embodies all of these characteristics is Cajun Chicken with Okra. This dish features tender, juicy chicken, flavored with a blend of spices that includes paprika, cayenne pepper, and garlic, and served alongside tender okra, a vegetable that's beloved in the Southern United States.

What makes this recipe so special is the rich, complex flavors that come from the combination of spice...

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, undrained
  • ⅔ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut okra, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 2 cups cooked long-grain white rice

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Add tomatoes, chicken broth, garlic, salt, and cayenne. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 8 minutes. Add okra, cover, and simmer for 3 minutes more.
  • Combine water and flour in a small bowl and add to the skillet. Simmer, uncovered, until thick and chicken is no longer pink in the centers, about 2 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Stir in hot sauce. Serve over rice.
  • Nutrition

    319 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 730mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 97mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 383mg