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Cajun chicken with sweetcorn salsa served with rice on a plate

How to Make Cajun Chicken with Sweetcorn Salsa at Home

Cajun chicken breast with a creamy sweetcorn, pickled jalapenos, red pepper, spring onion and coriander salsa.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

Cajun Chicken

  • 2 Chicken breasts
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

Creamy Sweetcorn Salsa

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 150g Sweetcorn
  • 1/2 Red pepper (diced)
  • 2 tbsp Pickled jalapenos (chopped)
  • 2 Spring onions (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp Coriander (herb)
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise

To Serve

  • 250g Rice
  • Coriander (optional)
  • Chilli flakes (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Start by cooking the rice according to the packet instructions. Once cooked, set it aside and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, coat the chicken breasts evenly with the Cajun seasoning and olive oil. Heat a large frying pan to a medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and golden on the outside. Once done, remove from the pan and allow it to rest for a few minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sweetcorn, red pepper, pickled jalapenos, spring onions and coriander. Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook for 5 minutes. Stirring frequently. Remove from the heat and add the mayonnaise and mix until well combined.
  • Plate the rice, Cajun chicken and sweetcorn salsa and finish with coriander and chilli flakes to your liking.
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