Smothered Cajun Chicken Thighs
Serves 415 mins prep45 mins cook
Deliciously seasoned chicken thighs smothered with bell peppers and onions, cooked in a flavorful Cajun gravy. This recipe includes juicy chicken thighs and a variety of seasonings for a hearty meal. The dish is baked to perfection with a crunchy finish, perfect for a satisfying dinner.
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1: Preheat the oven on 400°F. 2: Clean the chicken with cold water, lime or lemon, salt, and vinegar. Pat dry chicken underneath the skin as well. 3: In a small bowl, add all of the seasonings and mix well. 4: Rub the chicken thighs with olive oil and season the chicken thighs with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the seasoning mix. 5: In a large pan, on medium-heat brown the chicken thighs on each side for one to two minutes. 6: Remove the chicken thighs from the pan, leaving the drippings in for extra flavor, add the bell peppers and onions. Add the chicken thighs to a baking dish. 7: Sauté the bell peppers and onions for 4 to 5 minutes or until softened and slightly caramelized. 8: Add in the butter with the bell peppers and onions. Once slightly melted, sprinkle in the all-purpose flour while whisking at the same time. 9: Continue to mix and cook the all-purpose flour until it is slightly browned. 10: Gently pour in the (room-temperature) chicken broth while continuously whisking until the gravy mixture is smooth. 11: Add the remaining seasonings and mix until well combined. 12: Pour the Cajun gravy over the chicken thighs and place in the oven for 40-45 minutes, then broil on low for 2-3 minutes. 13: Once the smothered chicken is fully cooked, pour the gravy on top of the chicken thighs and serve while hot.View original recipe