Name: Cast Iron Skillet Cajun Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cajun
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

Cast Iron Skillet Cajun Chicken Recipe

Mersey Mcgowan Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Cast Iron Skillet Cajun Chicken Recipe

Spicy Cajun chicken cooked in a cast iron skillet with crispy skin and juicy meat.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

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

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
In a small bowl, mix the Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken thighs.
Heat the olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken skin-side down and cook for 5-7 minutes until the skin is crispy.
Flip the chicken and transfer the skillet to the oven.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
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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