Cajun and Creole Recipes
Cajun Garlic Chicken Thighs
Cajun Garlic Chicken Thighs is definitely a "slow-simmered" skillet of comfort! Tender pieces of chicken are smothered in a rich, brown, garlicky onion sauce. You'll want to double this recipe and keep some in the freezer to pull out after one of those hectic days!
Yield: 4 servings, each 3 ounces (90g) cooked chicken and about 3 tablespoons (45mL) sauce
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil 30 mL, divided
- 4 skinned chicken thighs with bone in, trimmed of fat
- 1 cup diced onions 250 mL
- 12 medium garlic cloves, peeled only
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 30 mL
- 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth 250 mL
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 2 mL
- 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 mL
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 mL
Instructions
- In a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon (15 mL) canola oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown for 3 minutes on each side. Set aside on separate plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1 tablespoon (15 mL) canola oil, onions and garlic and cook for 3 minutes or until onions are translucent, stirring frequently. Set aside with chicken.
- Stir flour into pan residue in skillet and cook for 2 minutes over medium heat or until beginning to lightly brown, stirring constantly.
- Stir in broth, thyme, salt and pepper. Add chicken, onions and any accumulated juices. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until chicken is almost tender.
- Place chicken to one side of skillet, add and mash garlic cloves with back of a spoon. Combine chicken and garlic and turn chicken pieces over several times or until well coated. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes or until chicken is tender.
- Serve over hot cooked rice, egg noodles or mashed potatoes, if desired (2 cups or 500 mL total).
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories 180 Total Fat 9g Saturated Fat 1.5g Cholesterol 80mg Carbohydrates 8g Fiber 1g Sugars 1g Protein 18g Sodium 340mg
Attribution
Recipe and photo used with permission from:
CanolaInfo