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A plate with chicken and rice.

Cajun Chicken with Rice

Author: Veena Azmanov
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Resting time: 15 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Calories: 350kcal
Adjust Servings Here: 8 servings

Description

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.

Ingredients 

For the chicken

  • 4 tablespoon Cajun spice
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 6 Chicken thighs

Rice

  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon Butter unsalted
  • ½ cup Onions finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic sliced
  • 1 cup Rice basmati or similar, soaked and drained
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun spice
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon 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 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon 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.

Recipe Notes

 

Homemade cajun spice

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

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