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Cast Iron Skillet Cajun Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 -4 skinless chicken breasts
1 vidalia onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tbsp butter
2 -3 tsp tony chachere's seasoning ( adjust to taste)
1/4 tsp crushed white peppercorns
1/4 tsp garlic powder
4 -5 tbsp water

Directions:

Sprinkle chicken breasts with half the amount of Tony's seasoning. Set aside.
Warm up the skillet over medium high heat.
Add lard or butter an allow to melt.
Add onions and sautee until they look carmelized (they should turn a nice light brown in the cast iron pan, but not burned).
Add the remaining Tony's, crushed white peppercorns and garlic powder to onions and stir.
Turn heat down to medium.
Add chicken breasts and allow them to brown on one side. Flip each breast.
Spoon onions on top of breasts.
Add a few Tablespoons water.
Turn flame down to low/medium and cover pan.
Simmer for 20 minutes, checking occasionally.
Serve. The gravy and onions are great over rice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	340.14 Kcal (1424 kJ)
Calories from fat	128.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.23g	22%
Cholesterol	177.89mg	59%
Sodium	1861.35mg	78%
Potassium	781.86mg	17%
Total Carbs	0.2g	0%
Sugars	0.01g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.02g	0%
Protein	55.19g	110%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Calcium	15.2mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	109.95 Kcal (460 kJ)
Calories from fat	41.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.6g	22%
Cholesterol	57.5mg	59%
Sodium	601.69mg	78%
Potassium	252.74mg	17%
Total Carbs	0.07g	0%
Sugars	0g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.01g	0%
Protein	17.84g	110%
Calcium	4.9mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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