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Cajun Chicken & Rice

45 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @babyytiffy_11 import0 cooked
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Ingredients

4 people
  • skinless chicken thighs (trimmed)Meat700 g
  • Sazon tropical seasoning (1 packet per use)Spices2 pieces
  • smoked paprika (1 tsp)Spices2 g
  • Cajun seasoning (2 tsp)Spices6 g
  • white rice (rinsed)Grains300 g
  • onion (diced)Produce1 piece
  • fresh garlic (minced)Produce4 pieces
  • butter (divided)Dairy60 g
  • heavy whipping creamDairy120 ml

per serving

Nutrition

703kcal

Carbs
63 g
Proteins
40 g
Fat
33 g
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Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • Pat the chicken thighs dry and place them in a bowl.
    • Coat the chicken with Sazon tropical, smoked paprika and Cajun seasoning until evenly covered.
    Step 1

  2. Sear the chicken

    • Melt part of the butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
    • Sear the seasoned chicken thighs until golden and cooked through, turning once.
    Step 2

  3. Cook the rice

    • In a saucepan, soften the diced onion and minced garlic in a little butter.
    • Add the white rice and stir to coat.
    • Pour in water, cover and cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
    Step 3

  4. Make the Cajun butter sauce

    • Melt the remaining butter in a pan over medium heat.
    • Stir in smoked paprika, Sazon tropical and Cajun seasoning.
    • Pour in the heavy whipping cream and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
    Step 4

  5. Assemble and serve

    • Slice the cooked chicken and serve it over the rice.
    • Spoon the Cajun butter sauce over the chicken and rice.
    Step 5
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