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Honey Garlic Cajun Chicken Thighs

30 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @cookingwithmrcooper15 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • boneless skinless chicken thighs (trimmed)Meat800 g
  • oil (for coating the chicken)Pantry30 ml
  • smoked paprikaSpices8 g
  • garlic powderSpices6 g
  • onion powderSpices6 g
  • saltSpices6 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices3 g
  • white pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • dried thymeSpices3 g
  • dried oreganoSpices3 g
  • cayenne pepperSpices2 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce5 pieces
  • avocado oil (for searing)Pantry30 ml
  • butterDairy40 g
  • chicken brothPantry180 ml
  • honeyPantry60 ml
  • Cajun saucePantry30 ml
  • soy saucePantry30 ml
  • lemon juice (freshly squeezed)Produce15 ml

per serving

Nutrition

390kcal

Carbs
6 g
Proteins
38 g
Fat
24 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • wooden spoon

step by step

Method

  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.
    Step 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.
    Step 2

  3. Mince the garlic

    • Mince the garlic and set it aside.
    Step 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.
    Step 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.
    Step 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.
    Step 6

  7. Finish and serve

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