This Cajun chicken recipe is a four-step wonder that gives you a restaurant-worthy yet surprisingly comforting dish with no effort at all.
Ingredients
24 ounces skinless boneless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
24 ounces sweet potato (sliced into large wedges)
6 ounces cucumber (sliced)
3 ounces crystal lettuce (shredded into bite-sized pieces)
1 ounce carrot (julienned)
2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Directions
Season the Sweet Potatoes: In a large bowl, put 24 oz sweet potato and add 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp paprika, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Gently toss until the spices evenly coat the wedges.
Air-fry the Sweet Potatoes: Put the seasoned sweet potatoes into the air-fryer, making sure the pieces are evenly spread, and air-fry at 350 °F for 15 minutes.
Season the Chicken: Dry rub 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp chili powder, and 1/2 tsp dried oregano onto 24 oz skinless boneless chicken breast.
Air-fry the Chicken: Transfer the air-fried sweet potatoes onto a separate plate and put the seasoned chicken breasts into the air-fryer. Make sure there’s a little space between them and air-fry at 400 °F for 12 minutes.
Serve the Dish: Transfer the air-fried chicken onto serving plates alongside the air-fried sweet potatoes, 6 oz cucumber, 3 oz crystal lettuce, and 1 oz carrots.