Cajun Chicken Thighs
Cajun chicken! This easy stovetop butter cajun boneless chicken thighs recipe is about to be your family favorite. It is made with homemade cajun seasoning and it is ready in 15 minutes. Yes, you read that right. Now, let me show you how to make it in easy steps.
Serve it with pasta, spinach rice, or cauliflower rice. It is so good!!
Cajun Chicken Thigh
It is no news that I love quick chicken recipes and today, I am sharing with you another simple and quick yet juicy and delicious chicken recipe you will love. This is just as good as my stove top bone-in chicken thighs and cilantro lime chicken recipe. I love the versatility in these recipes, while these recipes are made over the stove, they are good grilled, baked, or air fried.
Let’s talk a bit about the seasoning I used in making this finger-licking chicken thigh great. I used my homemade Cajun spice rub (full recipe in the recipe card). I love how I am able to customize the spice rub to taste and I believe you will love it too. It is so good that it makes whatever you use it for, come alive.
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Why this Cajun chicken recipe is so good
- It is a simple and quick recipe to whip up on a busy weeknight.
- It is packed with flavours
- Minimal prep
- This is a one pot dish which means less clean up
Cajun chicken ingredients
Here are what you need to make this simple flavourful stove top chicken recipe
Homemade Cajun seasoning: you can use store-bought cajun seasoning but I would recommend one with low sodium since you would still be adding salt to the chicken.
Boneless skinless chicken thighs
Unsalted butter
Vegetable oil
Salt
Fresh parsley
How to make Cajun chicken thighs in easy steps
Prep the chicken thighs by taking out any unwanted visible fat and pat the chicken dry with a kitchen towel. This way, the seasoning sticks on the chicken, more importantly, dry chicken means less splatter once it hits the hot oil.
Season the chicken with salt, then add the cajun seasoning. Mix together so that the chicken is well coated.
Place a skillet on medium-high heat, then heat up vegetable oil and butter until hot and butter melted.
Carefully add the chicken to the pan and sear for about 5 -7 minutes on each side until the chicken thigh is golden brown and charred on the edges. The internal temperature of cooked chicken should read 165F/73C
Add chopped parsley to the chicken and mix it around the pan for another minute. Take the chicken off the heat and rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
What to serve with cajun chicken
Creamy garlic mashed potatoes or instant pot mashed potatoes
How to store cooked chicken
This recipe stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make sure it is completely cooled and store in an airtight container.
Frequently asked question
Can this recipe be made ahead
Yes, you can marinate the chicken with the cajun spices and leave it to marinate in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
What is Cajun seasoning made of?
Cajun seasoning is a dry spice mix that originated from Louisiana. The common flavor profile of Cajun seasoning is cayenne pepper and garlic. The basic component of Cajun spices includes garlic, smoked paprika or sweet paprika, oregano, black pepper, onion powder. Creole seasoning can be used interchangeably with Cajun.
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Cajun Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp homemade Cajun seasoning substitute with low salt store-bought Cajun seasoning
- 6 Boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Prep the chicken thighs by taking out any unwanted visible fat and pat the chicken dry with a kitchen towel. This way, the seasoning sticks on the chicken, more importantly, dry chicken means less splatter once it hits the hot oil.
- Season the chicken with salt, then add the cajun seasoning. Mix together so that the chicken is well coated.
- Place a skillet on medium-high heat, then heat up vegetable oil and butter until hot and butter melted.
- Carefully add the chicken to the pan and sear for about 5 -7 minutes on each side until the chicken thigh is golden brown and charred on the edges. The internal temperature of cooked chicken should read 165F/73C
- Add chopped parsley to the chicken and mix it around the pan for another minute. Take the chicken off the heat and rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Video
Notes
Cajun seasoning ingredients
2tbsp smoked paprika
½ tbsp Onion powder
½ tbsp Garlic powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper or as needed
1 tsp Oregano
1 tsp Thyme
1/2 tsp Black pepper
1 tsp Parsley
1 tsp Cumin
Nutrition
Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.
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Thank you! Thank you! This, along with your garlic butter rice, is one of my sons’ favorite meals. It often makes an appearance at our table. Delicious!
Yay! thank you, Heather. I am so glad you all enjoyed it. Thanks for the amazing feedback
Good recipe! Husband and I really liked the zip that the Creole spice gave it. Definitely gonna use this recipe again! Thanks!
Yay! thanks for the review, I am glad you and your husband enjoyed it.
Excellent and very quick although I did use store-bought Cajun seasoning because I did not have all of the ingredients to make my own…
Thank you, Sandra, I am glad you enjoyed it.
very good, very juicy, and took under 30 minutes loved it