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Cajun Chicken with Rice

This cajun chicken with rice is delicious, aromatic, and bursting with cajun flavors. Made in one skillet, on the stovetop, in as little as 45 minutes.
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword 30 mins, cajun, rice, skillet
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 350kcal
Author Veena Azmanov
Cost $10

Equipment

Ingredients

For the chicken

  • 4 tbsp Cajun spice
  • 1 tbsp Brown sugar
  • ¼ tsp Pepper
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • 6 Chicken thighs

Rice

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Butter unsalted
  • ½ cup Onions finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Garlic sliced
  • 1 cup Rice basmati or similar, soaked and drained
  • 1 tbsp Cajun spice
  • 1 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Pepper
  • ¼ cup Cream fresh 15%
  • ¼ cup Cilantro chopped (or parsley)

Instructions

marinate chicken

  • Combine the cajun spice with the brown sugar, salt, and pepper - set aside.
  • Clean, pat dry the chicken pieces.
  • Generously sprinkle the chicken on both sides with the prepared cajun spice. (see video)
  • Let marinate for 30 mins up to 8 hours in the fridge.

Prepare rice

  • Wash and soak the rice for 30 minutes. Then, drain and set aside.
  • In a skillet, on medium-heat, add 1 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp butter.
  • Add the chicken pieces and cook on both sides for 2 minutes each.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan - keep warm.
  • Add the remaining oil and butter.
  • Saute onions and garlic until onions are translucent.
  • Then, add the rice - saute for 2 minutes.
  • Next, add the cajun spice, and tomato paste - saute 30 seconds.
  • Add the chicken broth and season with salt and pepper.
  • Return the chicken back to the pan.
  • Add the cream and cilantro.
  • Bring to a boil. As soon as it comes to a boil - reduce heat to a minimum.
  • Cover and cook on low for 20 minutes.
  • Once the 20 minutes are done - keep it covered for another 15 minutes if possible - this will help all the excess moisture dry out.
  • Open the pan and fluff the rice.
  • Sprinkle with more chopped cilantro.

Video

Notes

 

Homemade cajun spice

  • 1 tbsp Onion powder
  • 1 tbsp Garlic powder
  • ½ tsp Red chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp Cayenne powder
  • 1 tbsp Paprika, smoked
  • ½ tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Dried thyme
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • ½ tsp Salt

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 471mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2430IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg