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How To Make Dutch Oven Cajun Chicken Recipe
A spicy and flavorful chicken dish cooked in a traditional Dutch Oven.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
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Preheat your Dutch Oven over medium-high heat.
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Combine the Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
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Rub the chicken thighs with the seasoning mixture.
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Place the olive oil in the Dutch Oven, then add the chicken thighs, skin-side down. Cook for 8-10 minutes, until they’re browned.
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Flip the chicken thighs over and add the onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and garlic to the Dutch Oven.
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Stir the vegetables and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
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Add the drained diced tomatoes and chicken broth to the Dutch Oven.
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Bring everything to a simmer, then cover the Dutch Oven and transfer it to the oven.
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Bake for 1 hour, then remove the lid and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the chicken skin is crispy.
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Serve hot with rice or your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition
- Calories : 342kcal
- Total Fat : 17g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 112mg
- Sodium : 1614mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 17g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 8g
- Protein : 31g
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