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Cajun Chicken Thighs

Cajun Chicken Thighs

Tender, juicy, baked Cajun chicken thighs marinated with homemade seasoning, perfect for an easy meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 thighs
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 2 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs about 8 thighs

Seasoning

  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste or add some crushed red pepper for extra heat
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Marinade

  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice from about 1 lemon
  • 0.25 cup olive oil

Garnish

  • sliced green onions for garnish, optional

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the paprika, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne, salt, pepper, honey, mustard, and lemon juice. Reserve the juiced lemon. Whisk in the olive oil.
  • Place the chicken thighs in the bowl and turn to coat thoroughly. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours or up to 2 days, or 30 minutes to an hour at room temperature.
  • Transfer the chicken thighs to a large baking sheet and add the squeezed lemon halves to the pan.
  • Bake at 425 F for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is browned and crispy. If the chicken starts to get too dark before it's fully cooked, cover it loosely with a sheet of foil.

Notes

If you like, you can add some potato chunks, Brussels sprouts, carrots, or another vegetable to the pan to cook alongside the chicken. Simply toss them with olive oil and salt and pepper first (or use any remaining marinade). The listed vegetables will take about the same time to roast as the chicken. Smaller vegetables like green beans should be added halfway through cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg
Keyword baked chicken, Cajun Chicken Thighs, Cajun seasoning, easy dinner, marinated chicken, one pan
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