Cajun Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
Crispy Cajun Garlic Butter Chicken with Pan Sauce
Ingredients:
6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5–6 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook 2–3 more minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter and let it melt, then stir in garlic, paprika, onion powder, and thyme. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Return chicken thighs to the skillet, spoon some sauce over them, and transfer to the oven.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove from oven, drizzle lemon juice over the top, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Kcal: 410 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
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Cajun Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs just hit different—crispy skin, juicy inside, and buttery spice in every bite! You’ve got to try this flavor bomb!
Cajun Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
Crispy Cajun Garlic Butter Chicken with Pan Sauce
Ingredients:
6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5–6 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook 2–3 more minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter and let it melt, then stir in garlic, paprika, onion powder, and thyme. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Return chicken thighs to the skillet, spoon some sauce over them, and transfer to the oven.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove from oven, drizzle lemon juice over the top, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Kcal: 410 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
#cajunchicken #garlicbuttersauce #easychickenrecipe #crispythighs #southerncooking #onepansupper #weeknightdinner #boldflavors #ovenbakedchicken #spicysauce #comfortmeal #garliclovers #chickendinner #savorygoodness #easyrecipes #dinnerideas #herbedbutter #panseared #homecooked #flavorpacked
Cajun Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs just hit different—crispy skin, juicy inside, and buttery spice in every bite! You’ve got to try this flavor bomb!