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    Published: May 5, 2022 · Modified: May 16, 2023 by Bianca · 17 Comments

    Easy Cajun Chicken Tacos

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    This easy Cajun Chicken Tacos are super simple to make and are perfect for tacos Tuesday. With only a few simple ingredients these tacos are made in less than 30 minutes!

    Chicken Taco
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    • Why you will love this recipe
    • Ingredients needed for Cajun chicken tacos
    • How to make Cajun seasoning
    • Recommended toppings
    • How to make easy Cajun chicken tacos
    • Storage and shelf life
    • Frequently asked questions
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    Why you will love this recipe

    • Easy
    • Quick
    • Can be made

    Cajun chicken tacos are perfect for really any occasion! Make a tacos bar for tacos Tuesday serving this delicious treat. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with them or serve them as an appetizer. As we love making everything from scratch you will need some time to prepare all the toppings. However, you can easily make these ahead of time and will have this recipe ready in less than 30 minutes!

    Ingredients needed for Cajun chicken tacos

    • Chicken: This recipe uses chicken breasts.
    • Cajun Seasoning: For this recipe we use homemade Cajun seasoning. You can use store-bought seasoning but we do not recommend it.
    • Toppings: This recipes uses our go to toppings. You can find more ideas below
    • Tortillas: Use your favorite tortillas! No matter if you choose wheat tortillas or corn, really any tortilla tastes great with the Cajun chicken!

    How to make Cajun seasoning

    Honestly I always season my food to taste. I never measure my spices and just throw in what looks good to me. That is why I want to urge you to just try different amounts. Use as much of each seasoning as you like. If you like it more spicy add more chili powder. Love garlic? Add more garlic powder!

    Here are the rough amounts I usually add of each spice when cooking this Cajun chicken tacos for my family. As I can not handle any spice the chili powder is kept to a minimum while we love garlic!

    You will need:

    • 2 tsp Paprika
    • 1 tsp Cumin
    • ½ tsp Chili Powder
    • 1 tsp Oregano
    • 1 tsp Thyme
    • 2 tsp Garlic Powder
    • 1 tsp Onion Powder
    • Salt and Pepper

    Mix everything in a small bowl and season your chicken with it.

    You can easily make bigger batches of this seasoning and keep it in a jar to always have it ready.

    Recommended toppings

    Our favorite way to eat tacos is making a tacos bar on the table and just let everyone choose their toppings. You can fin the recipes for all our go to toppings are up on the blog. They are:

    • Refried Beans
    • Guacamole
    • Roasted Tomato Salsa
    • Pickled Red Onions

    We always serve fresh cilantro and lime wedges to finish off our tacos. The cilantro you can just rip apart by hand and put in your tacos, really the easiest way. You can cut it small if you prefer that tough. The leftovers will go bad super quickly tough. The lime you can just cut in half or into wedges and squeeze to get the juice out.

    Other toppings we love to add to switch it up:

    • Jalapeno: simply cut some jalapenos into slices
    • Mango Tomato Salsa: Cut a mango into small cubes and mix it into the roasted tomato salsa. Add some jalapeno cut into small pieces to give it some spice
    • Lettuce: My family loves to add some fresh shredded lettuce to give it a bit more crunch and freshness.

    How to make easy Cajun chicken tacos

    Make the Cajun Chicken

    Cut your chicken breasts into cubes and add them to a medium sized bowl.

    Mix all the spices in a small bowl to make your homemade Cajun spice mix.

    Season your chicken with the Cajun spice mixture and mix well so the chicken is evenly coated.

    Add the olive oil to a medium skillet and heat it up over medium heat till it shimmers.

    Add the chicken to the skillet and cook till golden brown and cooked trough (8-12 minutes).

    Cajun Chicken Tacos filling

    Serve the Tacos

    Serve the Cajun chicken together with refried beans, salsa, guacamole, pickled onions, fresh cilantro and a splash of fresh lime juice.

    We usually start by adding refried beans as the first layer on our tacos. then guacamole topped with the chicken. Salsa and pickled onions on top and then finish it off with the fresh cilantro and lime juice. The best way is to serve it all as a tacos bar on the table and let everyone fill their own tacos.

    Storage and shelf life

    Tacos are best consumed fresh! You can keep all the ingredients in separate air tight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    If you want to bring the tacos with you for lunch you can prepare them the night before and keep them in fridge. You can easily reheat in the microwave or steamer. Just make sure to add the pickled onions and cilantro separate and do not heat them.

    Frequently asked questions

    Q: Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

    A: These tacos are best enjoyed fresh! However, you can easily make the tacos the night before and take them with you to work / school. If possible I highly recommend making all the toppings and the meat ahead of time but keep them in separate containers. Then simply reheat the meat.

    Q: Can I make this recipe vegan or vegetarian?

    A: Yes, the toppings already are naturally vegan and vegetarian. Simply use a plant-based alternative for chicken and use the same seasoning.

    Q: Are tacos gluten-free?

    A: You can easily make your tacos gluten-free. Simply choose a gf tortilla and you are good to go! All the toppings are gluten-free as we make our spice mix ourselves. Be careful if you decide to use a store-bought Cajun seasoning, they often have ingredients mixed in that contain gluten.

    Q: Can I use a store-bough Cajun seasoning?

    A: You could but I do not recommend it. In my opinion food always tastes better when you season it yourself to your taste! Plus you know exactly what is in your seasoning. Spice mixes from the store often contain ingredients you do not really want in your seasoning and often also have ingredients in it that contain gluten.

    Q: Can I replace the chicken?

    A: You absolutely can. I love replacing it with shrimp. Cajun shrimp tacos are so good! A coleslaw goes perfectly with shrimp tacos. You can also use any meat replacement and use the Cajun seasoning on it.

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    Chicken Taco

    Cajun Chicken Tacos Recipe

    Easy Cajun Chicken Tacos made from scratch. With only a few simple ingredients these tacos are made in less than 30 minutes!
    5 from 19 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine International, Mexican
    Servings 4 People
    Calories 872 kcal

    Equipment

    • Sharpe Knife
    • Bowl
    • Skillet

    Ingredients
     
     

    Cajun Chicken

    • 4 Chicken Breasts
    • 2 teaspoon Paprika
    • 1 teaspoon Cumin
    • ½ teaspoon Chili Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Oregano
    • 1 teaspoon Thyme
    • 2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
    • Salt and Pepper
    • Olive Oil

    Tacos

    • Refried Beans or store-bought
    • Guacamole or store-bought
    • Tomato Salsa or store-bought
    • Pickled Red Onions or store-bought
    • 1 handfull Fresh Cilantro
    • 1 Lime
    • 12-16 Mini Tortillas
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    Instructions
     

    Make the Cajun Chicken

    • Cut your chicken breasts into cubes and add them to a bowl.
    • Mix all the spices in a small bowl to make your homemade Cajun spice mix.
    • Season your chicken with the Cajun spice mixture and mix well so the chicken is evenly coated.
    • In a medium skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat till it shimmers.
    • Add the chicken to the skillet and cook till golden brown and cooked trough (8-12 minutes). Make sure to cook the chicken on both sides by turning it and also keep moving it from time to time so it does not burn. It is important to keep an eye on it.

    Serve the tacos

    • Serve the Cajun chicken together with refried beans, salsa, guacamole, pickled onions, fresh cilantro and a splash of fresh lime juice.
      We usually start by adding refried beans as the first layer on our tacos. then guacamole topped with the chicken. Salsa and pickled onions on top and then finish it off with the fresh cilantro and lime juice. The best way is to serve it all as a tacos bar on the table and let everyone fill their own tacos.
      Enjoy!

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 4 peopleCalories: 872kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 61gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 2147mgPotassium: 2013mgFiber: 15gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 1947IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 236mgIron: 7mg

    Nutrition information is calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information.

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    Comments

    1. Lisa says

      May 07, 2022 at 5:36 pm

      5 stars
      A big hit with the whole fam! I love tacos…maybe a little too much…always looking for new seasonings. This was delish, thanks!

      Reply
    2. Ashley says

      May 07, 2022 at 8:48 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing and delish recipe, I love these cajun chicken tacos, perfect for Taco Tuesdays!

      Reply
    3. Judith says

      May 07, 2022 at 10:16 pm

      5 stars
      The mixture of spices in this recipe sounds awesome. I plan to have a go at making a veggie version of this as I’m always on the lookout for quick and tasty meals.

      Reply
    4. nancy says

      May 08, 2022 at 1:38 am

      5 stars
      the cajun chicken was super flavourful. it was a wonderful taco night. I'm thinking of making this again tonight

      Reply
    5. Katie says

      May 08, 2022 at 3:31 am

      5 stars
      Love this spice blend!! Such a unique flavor that everyone loved!

      Reply
    6. Rosanna says

      May 09, 2022 at 11:16 am

      5 stars
      These tacos were amazing, loved the seasoning mix. I was brave and just put in as much of each spice as I wanted and it turns out so well. Thank you!

      Reply
    7. Audrey says

      May 09, 2022 at 4:23 pm

      5 stars
      These are the perfect spin on a classic. They're going in my monthly meal rotation.

      Reply
    8. Lisa Marie says

      May 09, 2022 at 6:59 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious! Love the mashup between Cajun and Mexican cuisine.

      Reply
    9. Mallory says

      May 09, 2022 at 10:10 pm

      5 stars
      LOVE these amazing tacos! Definitely a favorite at my house!

      Reply
    10. Sean says

      May 10, 2022 at 2:54 am

      5 stars
      These were delightful. The flavors were on point.

      Reply
    11. dave says

      May 10, 2022 at 5:02 am

      5 stars
      i love your take on cajun chicken. i make a huge batch for tacos and rice!

      Reply
    12. Sue says

      May 11, 2022 at 3:01 pm

      5 stars
      I love the idea of using Cajun seasoning for tacos - yummy!

      Reply
    13. fede says

      May 12, 2022 at 11:29 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this recipe, it was super easy to follow and my chicken tacos turned out amazing!

      Reply
    14. Elizabeth Swoish says

      May 19, 2022 at 3:14 pm

      5 stars
      The family loved this recipe! Cajun is a part of our everyday life and these did not disappoint. I had some steak so I did a chicken and steak combo. It worked great for both proteins. Yum!

      Reply
    15. Olga says

      May 20, 2022 at 1:15 pm

      5 stars
      Extraordinary combination! We love cajun and i I find this idea perfect for our next taco night!

      Reply

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