Smothered Cajun Baked Chicken
Serves 460 mins prep45 mins cook
This dish features bone-in chicken thighs, seasoned with Cajun spices and baked with bell peppers and onions in a savory gravy. Perfectly tender and flavorful.
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What you need

bay leaves

tsp ground allspice

cup chicken broth

tbsp butter

tbsp cajun seasoning

tsp cumin powder

salt

tsp ground thyme

tbsp onion powder

green bell pepper

tbsp garlic powder

pepper

tsp browning sauce

tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
1: In a large bowl, combine the cleaned, skinless chicken thighs with coconut oil, sliced bell pepper, sliced onion, 1 tsp browning sauce and 3 tbsp of the seasonings. Mix well and let marinate for at least 1 hour. 2: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spread butter evenly in a heat-safe baking dish. 3: Place the marinated chicken, bell peppers, and onions into the baking dish. Pour 3 cups of chicken broth into the corners of the dish. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes. 4: Remove the chicken from the oven. In a mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of the seasoned broth from the baking dish and 1 cup of water or broth with all-purpose flour, whisking until smooth. Stir in minced garlic, the remaining seasonings, and a dash of browning sauce. 5: Pour the gravy mixture back into the baking dish over the chicken. Bake for an additional 25 minutes. 6: Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5-7 minutes before serving.View original recipe

