Have you ever looked at the ingredients in Cajun spice mix? I honestly never had, but then it occurred to me that the flavour is so unique there must be some special ingredient in there that I’d never tasted before on its own. Maybe a dried root grown on a remote island, under the branches of the boojimana tree (totally made that up) that can only be harvested 3 days a year. But no. We’re talking salt, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme and red pepper flakes. I have all of those things in my cupboard! Not that I can be bothered to actually grind them all up – I’m with the store bought stuff all the way.
It does go to show though, that a little bit of spice alchemy can produce something that doesn’t taste like you’d expect - based on the individual parts. I wonder how many amazing and surprising spice blends there are out there. I think I need to go on a mission! Ok, I’m gonna stop rabbiting on now. Sorry, I’m having one of those days where every thought just goes off at a tangent (squirrel!!). This recipe is packed full of flavour – mostly from that magic Cajun spice mix, but also with a helping hand from some jazzed up rice. Get the chicken going on a griddle pan to get those lovely charred lines and juicy meat. I also love to add peppers and onions, then griddle them just long enough to bring out the sweetness.
Throw on some chopped avocado (or my easy guacamole) whilst plating up and you have a really delicious and quick meal that’s nutritious too. If you love your super salads then you need to give one of these a try; Guacamole and Egg Breakfast Bowl Chicken and quinoa salad bowl or Cajun Chicken Noodle Salad with Creamy Chilli Lime Dressing Right, I’m off to look up the ingredients of my dukka, ras el hanout and Za’atar now. I lead such an interesting life 🙂 My recipe for Cajun Chicken with Coriander Lime Rice first appeared in Superfood Magazine.
Cajun Chicken with Coriander and Lime Rice Recipe:
Tools used: Spicy Chicken Nourish Bowl Hawaiian Chicken Salad Falafel Salad Bowl Roasted Kabocha and Goat’s Cheese Salad Kale & Pork Belly Salad Seared Steak Poke Bowl Griddled Haloumi and Peach Salad Salmon Sushi Bowl Some of the links in this post may be affiliate links – which means if you buy the product I get a small commission (at no extra cost to you). If you do buy, then thank you! That’s what helps us to keep Kitchen Sanctuary running. The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors. For more information please see our Terms & Conditions.
