# One Pan Cajun Lime Chicken

This is a delicious one-pan cajun lime chicken, perfect for a high-protein weeknight dinner.

- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 600 g chicken thighs
- 1 Tbsp cajun seasoning
- 1 Tsp smoked paprika
- 1 Tsp onion granules
- 1 Tsp garlic granules
- 1 Tsp oregano
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot
- 1 sweet red pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 Tsp smoked paprika
- 1 Tsp cajun seasoning
- 200 ml chicken stock
- 150 ml single cream
- 100 g cherry tomatoes
- 1 lime
- 125 g basmati rice
- 1 Tbsp soured cream
- 50 g tender stem

## Instructions

1. Season the chicken thighs with smoked paprika and garlic granules.
2. Add olive oil to a pan.
3. Sear the seasoned chicken thighs in the pan.
4. Chop the shallot.
5. Add the chopped shallot and red pepper to the pan and sauté.
6. Add cajun seasoning, chicken stock, single cream, and cherry tomatoes to the pan.
7. Add the chicken thighs and lime halves to the pan.
8. Cover the pan and leave it to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
9. Serve the chicken thighs over basmati rice with a dollop of soured cream.

## Equipment

- pan
- tongs
- knife
- spoon
- plate
- fork

## Tips

- This recipe is very simple, easy, fast, fuss-free, and delicious.
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## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBETvdRuJCE/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/2fbe9200-cc09-4f43-bde4-e49c4f6c8c2a
- Extracted: 2025-11-14

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