CREAMY CAJUN BBQ CHICKEN ‘& BACON POTATOES

Ingredients (Serves 2)

For the potatoes:
• 500g baby potatoes, diced into chunks
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic granules
• 1 tsp dried mixed herbs (or oregano/thyme)
• Salt & pepper, to taste

For the chicken & sauce:
• 2 chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 100g smoked bacon medallions or streaky bacon, sliced
• 1 small red pepper, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 150ml double cream
• 3 tbsp BBQ sauce
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (extra, to taste)
• 1 spring onion, sliced (for garnish)

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Method
🧑‍🍳 Preheat oven to 200°C (fan 180°C).
🧑‍🍳 Toss the diced potatoes in olive oil, garlic granules, mixed herbs, salt, and pepper.
🧑‍🍳 Spread on a baking tray and roast for 30–35 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crispy.
🧑‍🍳 Rub chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning and olive oil.
🧑‍🍳 Heat a pan on medium-high and sear the chicken 4–5 minutes each side until cooked through.
🧑‍🍳 Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
🧑‍🍳 In the same pan, fry the bacon until crispy.
🧑‍🍳 Add diced red pepper and garlic, cook 2–3 minutes.
🧑‍🍳 Stir in double cream, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, and extra Cajun seasoning.
🧑‍🍳 Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thick and creamy.
🧑‍🍳 Plate the roasted potatoes first.
🧑‍🍳 Spoon over the creamy Cajun BBQ bacon sauce.
🧑‍🍳 Top with sliced Cajun chicken.
🧑‍🍳 Garnish with spring onion.