Hasselback Potatoes with Creamy Cajun Chicken

Ingredients

• 6 medium potatoes (sliced thinly but not all the way through)
• 3 tbsp butter (melted; plus extra for brushing)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for potatoes)
• 4.5 clove garlic (minced)
• 1.5 tsp paprika (for potatoes)
• 1.5 tsp onion granules
• 1.5 tsp garlic granules
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• 1.5 tsp all-purpose seasoning
• 1.5 lb chicken breast (sliced; quantity estimated based on potatoes)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for chicken)
• 1.5 tsp Cajun seasoning (plus extra for sauce)
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika (for chicken)
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp butter (for sauce)
• 0.5 onion (diced)
• 175 ml heavy cream

Steps

1. 1

   Slice each of the 6 medium potatoes thinly, being careful not to cut all the way through to the bottom so they stay intact.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix together 3 tbsp melted butter, 2 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, 1.5 tsp paprika, 1.5 tsp onion granules, 1.5 tsp garlic granules, 1 tsp dried parsley, salt, pepper, and 1-2 tsp all-purpose seasoning.

3. 3

   Brush the seasoning mixture generously over all 6 potatoes, ensuring the mixture gets into the sliced layers.

4. 4

   Place potatoes in the air fryer and cook at 180°C (350°F) for 35–45 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes.

5. 5

   Halfway through the cooking time, brush the potatoes with extra melted butter to achieve a crispy finish.

6. 6

   Add the sliced chicken to a separate bowl and drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil.

7. 7

   Sprinkle 1.5 tsp Cajun seasoning, 0.5 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp paprika, and 1 tsp onion powder over the chicken.

8. 8

   Mix the chicken well until every piece is fully coated in the oil and spices. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes if time allows to boost the flavor.

9. 9

   Heat a pan over medium-high heat and pan-fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

10. 10

    In the same pan used for the chicken, melt 1 tbsp butter and cook the diced half onion until soft.

11. 11

    Pour in 150–200ml of heavy cream and add the same seasonings used for the chicken (Cajun seasoning, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper).

12. 12

    Simmer the sauce until it has thickened to your liking.

13. 13

    Add the cooked chicken back into the pan and toss to coat thoroughly in the Cajun sauce.

Notes

The author suggests letting the chicken marinate for 10-15 minutes to boost flavor. The potatoes' cooking time will vary based on their size. The title mentions air-fried broccolini as a side, though specific instructions for it were not included in the text.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• dinner
• air fryer
• comfort food
• chicken
• potatoes
• cajun