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Honey Garlic Cajun Chicken Thighs
Hoofdgerecht

Honey Garlic Cajun Chicken Thighs

30 minVoor 4Nutri-Score C€€
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wat je nodig hebt

Ingrediënten

4 personen
  • boneless skinless chicken thighs (trimmed)Vlees800 g
  • oil (for coating the chicken)Voorraadkast30 ml
  • smoked paprikaKruiden en specerijen8 g
  • garlic powderKruiden en specerijen6 g
  • onion powderKruiden en specerijen6 g
  • saltKruiden en specerijen6 g
  • black pepper (ground)Kruiden en specerijen3 g
  • white pepper (ground)Kruiden en specerijen2 g
  • dried thymeKruiden en specerijen3 g
  • dried oreganoKruiden en specerijen3 g
  • cayenne pepperKruiden en specerijen2 g
  • garlic (minced)Groente en fruit5 stukken
  • avocado oil (for searing)Voorraadkast30 ml
  • butterZuivel40 g
  • chicken brothVoorraadkast180 ml
  • honeyVoorraadkast60 ml
  • Cajun sauceVoorraadkast30 ml
  • soy sauceVoorraadkast30 ml
  • lemon juice (freshly squeezed)Groente en fruit15 ml

per portie

Voedingswaarden

390kcal

Koolhydraten
6 g
Eiwitten
38 g
Vetten
24 g
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wat je gebruikt

Keukengerei

  • Mengkom
  • Koekenpan
  • wooden spoon

stap voor stap

Bereiding

  1. Make the Cajun seasoning

    • In a bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, white pepper, dried thyme, dried oregano and cayenne pepper.
    Stap 1
  2. Season the chicken

    • Coat the boneless, skinless chicken thighs with oil.
    • Season generously with the Cajun seasoning and rub it in until evenly coated.
    Stap 2
  3. Mince the garlic

    • Mince the garlic and set it aside.
    Stap 3
  4. Sear the chicken

    • Heat the avocado oil in a skillet.
    • Sear the chicken for about 5 minutes on one side.
    • Flip and cook for another 4 minutes.
    Stap 4
  5. Build the sauce

    • Remove the chicken, lower the heat and melt the butter in the same skillet.
    • Add the minced garlic and saute until fragrant.
    • Pour in the chicken broth and deglaze the pan with a wooden spoon.
    • Stir in the honey, Cajun sauce and soy sauce.
    Stap 5
  6. Simmer the chicken in the sauce

    • Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes, then return the chicken to the skillet.
    • Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken and simmer until the sauce is thick and glossy.
    Stap 6
  7. Finish and serve

    • Finish with lemon juice.
    • Serve over red skin mashed potatoes.
    Stap 7