Crispy Cajun Chicken Rice Bowl
A delicious blend of crispy Cajun chicken served over rice, drizzled with spicy mayo and topped with fresh green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot sauce
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions, using either water or chicken broth for added flavor.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Sauté the seasoned chicken breasts for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Prepare the spicy mayo by mixing mayonnaise and sriracha in a small bowl.
- Rest the chicken for a few minutes after cooking, then slice it into strips.
- Assemble the bowl by placing rice at the bottom, topping with sliced chicken, drizzling spicy mayo, and sprinkling chopped green onions.
Notes
For a milder dish, reduce the Cajun seasoning. Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg