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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
350
kcal
Author
Veena Azmanov
Cost
$10
Equipment
Cast-Iron Skillet
Spatula
Meas Cups and Spoons
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:
350
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
24
g
|
Protein:
17
g
|
Fat:
21
g
|
Saturated Fat:
8
g
|
Cholesterol:
101
mg
|
Sodium:
471
mg
|
Potassium:
361
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
|
Vitamin A:
2430
IU
|
Vitamin C:
3
mg
|
Calcium:
32
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg