Cajun-Style Blackened Chicken with Lime and Thyme

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Spiced chicken breasts seared to a perfect crust with a blend of cajun spices, finished with a bright lime-thyme glaze for a flavorful and satisfying meal. This Cajun-inspired chicken recipe (whole30), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, avocado oil, Cajun spice blend for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Cajun cuisine 300 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with 1 tbsp Cajun spice blend and 1/4 tsp salt.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, then transfer to a plate and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add zest and juice from 1 lime and 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves. Stir to combine and simmer for 1 minute to infuse.
  4. Step 4: Return chicken to the skillet, turning to coat in the lime-thyme sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and chicken is heated through.

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