Oven-Baked Cajun Chicken with Sweet and Tangy Glaze

Ingredients

- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup tomato ketchup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare the Chicken:
- Rinse the chicken breasts under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Season each chicken breast on both sides with salt and black pepper.

3. Make the Glaze:
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the tomato ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, and Cajun seasoning. Stir until well-mixed.

4. Marinate the Chicken:
- Place the chicken breasts in a shallow baking dish.
- Pour the sweet and tangy glaze over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are thoroughly coated.
- Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 10 minutes.

5. Bake the Chicken:
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, remove the foil and baste the chicken with the accumulated juices.
- Continue to bake, uncovered, for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the glaze is slightly caramelized.

6. Rest and Serve:
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to lock in its juices.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides.

Total Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

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Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 945 calories

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