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Golden Cajun Butter Chicken Thighs

Name: Golden Cajun Butter Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning blend; 5 pounds chicken thighs; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 1/3 cup unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning blend; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Golden Cajun Butter Chicken Thighs is an easy and mouthwatering entrée for any night of the week. The combination of juicy chicken thighs, fragrant garlic, and rich Cajun-seasoned butter creates an irresistible dinner. This recipe only requires a few ingredients and minimal preparation to make it p...

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45 min

TOTAL TIME

494

CALORIES

$1.79

PER SERVING

Ingredients

17 INGREDIENTS

10 SERVINGS

1 tsp cajun seasoning blend

5 lbs chicken thighs

1/4 tsp pepper

1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth

1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

1 tsp sweet paprika

1 tsp dried oregano

8 whole boneless chicken thighs

1 tbsp vegetable oil

4 tbsp unsalted butter

divided

1/3 cup unsalted butter

2 tsp light brown sugar

1 tsp salt

4 tsp cajun seasoning blend

2 tbsp fresh parsley

chopped

Directions

21 STEPS

5 min

PREP TIME

40 min

COOK TIME

45 min

TOTAL TIME

In a shallow plate or shallow bowl, combine Cajun seasoning, brown sugar, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper; mix together.

Preheat oven to 400°F and place the oven rack in the center.

Rub seasoning mixture all around the chicken thighs and allow to rest for 10 minutes.

Arrange a wire baking rack on top of a shallow baking pan and set aside.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat, adding 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet.

Thoroughly pat dry the chicken thighs with paper towels and remove any excess skin and fat.

Place seasoned chicken thighs in the hot oil, smooth side down, and sear for 6 minutes.

In a small bowl, mix together the Cajun seasoning, minced garlic, and thyme leaves.

Season both sides of the chicken thighs evenly with the seasoning mixture.

Flip the chicken and sear for an additional 6 to 7 minutes, or until cooked through and no longer pink. Chicken is done when an instant-read thermometer registers an internal temperature of 165°F.

Place the chicken thighs on the wire rack, skin side up.

Transfer the cooked chicken thighs to a plate and keep warm by covering with aluminum foil.

Bake the chicken in the oven for 20 minutes.

Lower the heat to medium-low, and add the remaining 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the skillet, letting it melt.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until softened but not browned.

While the chicken is baking, melt the unsalted butter.

Whisk in the chicken broth, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes, whisking frequently.

After 20 minutes of baking, remove the chicken and baste generously with the melted butter.

Spoon the butter sauce over the chicken thighs, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Serve the Cajun butter chicken thighs hot with your choice of side dishes.

Health Info

Macros

CARBS

25g

FAT

61g

PROTEIN

Allowed on these diets