Description
A flavorful and creamy Cajun dish featuring chicken thighs simmered in a rich sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (approximately 900 grams)
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 240 millilitres chicken broth
- 200 millilitres heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 30 grams parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towel. Season all sides evenly with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 6 to 7 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook on the other side for 3 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and allow to melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Bring to a simmer and reduce by half.
- Stir in heavy cream and Dijon mustard if using. Adjust seasoning as needed. Simmer until sauce slightly thickens.
- Return chicken thighs to the skillet. Cover and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 75°C.
- Uncover and sprinkle parmesan cheese over the chicken, if desired. Spoon sauce over chicken before serving.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 75°C for safety.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for spice preference.
- Optional ingredients like Dijon mustard and parmesan cheese can enhance flavor but are not necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg