Spicy Cajun Baked Chicken Recipe
Ladies, let’s face it—dinners shouldn’t feel like a fire drill or a culinary endurance test, especially on weeknights.
This spicy Cajun baked chicken recipe goes fully vegan, delivering bold, smoky, zesty heat without harming a single bird.
Plant-based protein soaks in fiery Cajun spices, roasting to golden perfection while your kitchen smells like a New Orleans bistro.
Every bite hits smoky, spicy, and slightly sassy flavor notes, giving you “I actually know what I’m doing” confidence instantly.
Serve for friends, family, or solo feasts and watch everyone swoon over your guilt-free, flavor-packed, perfectly roasted masterpiece.
Spicy Cajun Baked Chicken Recipe
A vegan spicy Cajun baked chicken using plant-based protein, marinated in bold Cajun spices, roasted for smoky, zesty, flavor-packed results.
Ingredients
- 2 cups seitan or extra-firm tofu pressed and sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper adjust for heat preference
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Coat seitan or tofu slices evenly in Cajun spice mixture.
- Arrange slices in baking dish; pour any remaining marinade over top.
- Bake 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and slightly crispy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving, approx.)
- Iron: 22%
- Calcium: 15%
- Magnesium: 18%
- Potassium: 20%
- Vitamin B6: 12%
Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Marinate overnight for deeper Cajun spice infusion.
- Add smoked paprika or liquid smoke for extra smokiness.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or vegan rice for a full Cajun experience.
