How To Make Cast Iron Skillet Cajun Chicken Recipe
Spicy Cajun chicken cooked in a cast iron skillet with crispy skin and juicy meat.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp of Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp of smoked paprika
- 1 tsp of garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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In a small bowl, mix the Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
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Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken thighs.
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Heat the olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the chicken skin-side down and cook for 5-7 minutes until the skin is crispy.
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Flip the chicken and transfer the skillet to the oven.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
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Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Calories : 334kcal
- Total Fat : 23g
- Saturated Fat : 5g
- Cholesterol : 141mg
- Sodium : 461mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 1g
- Protein : 30g
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