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Cajun Chicken

Cajun Chicken

The ultimate comfort food, Cajun Chicken is a flavorful dish that’s easy to prepare. With its crispy skin and juicy interior, this dish is perfect for any weeknight dinner. Bring the taste of Louisiana to your table tonight!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs. skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasonings
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 dashes cayenne pepper

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Oven
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. Debone the chicken thighs, leaving the skin on. Please refer to how to debone chicken thighs.
  2. Mix the melted butter, Cajun seasonings, honey, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
  3. Mix the chicken with the Cajun butter mixture and let it marinate for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 400°F (207°C). Place the Cajun-marinated chicken in a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and the skin is browned. Broil for 10 seconds to achieve charred skin.
  5. Transfer the chicken and Cajun sauce to a platter. Drizzle the sauce over the chicken, then slice and serve.

Notes

  • Deboned chicken thighs: with skin is best for baked chicken, as the chicken meat remains moist, tender, and juicy, with the added bonus of nicely charred skin.
  • Yogurt addition: You may add two tablespoons of plain yogurt or Greek yogurt in step 3. Yogurt retains moisture in the chicken.
  • Alternative cuts: You may use chicken breast for this recipe. Leave the skin on.
  • Perfect baking temp: 400°F is the perfect temperature to bake chicken thighs.
  • Marinade ahead: You can prepare the Cajun marinade ahead of time and store it in an airtight container. It will keep in the fridge for up to 4 weeks. Use it for seasoning chicken, fish, or shrimp.