One Pan Cajun Chicken and Rice
Directions
- 1Add 1/3 cup of Tony Chachere's Roasted Garlic and Herb Marinade to a bowl.
- 2Add the juice and zest of one lemon to the marinade.
- 3Add two teaspoons of Creole mustard to the marinade.
- 4Add 4 to 5 chicken thighs to the marinade.
- 5Mix the chicken and marinade well.
- 6Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes.
- 7Take the chicken out of the marinade and pat it dry with paper towels.
- 8Season the chicken with a teaspoon of smoked paprika.
- 9Season the chicken with two teaspoons of Tony Chachere's Spices 'n Herbs Creole Seasoning.
- 10Rub the seasoning into the chicken.
- 11Add a tablespoon of avocado oil or olive oil to a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- 12Sear the chicken thighs on both sides for 3 minutes until golden brown.
- 13Remove the chicken from the skillet.
- 14Add a tablespoon of unsalted butter to the skillet.
- 15Sauté two shallots for 4 minutes.
- 16Add a clove of garlic to the skillet and sauté.
- 17Add a bag of Tony Chachere's Dirty Rice Mix to the skillet and mix it with the shallots and garlic.
- 18Add 2 and 1/4 cups of chicken broth to the skillet.
- 19Place the seared chicken thighs back into the skillet with the rice and broth.
- 20Cover the skillet and bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
- 21Remove the skillet from the oven and fluff the rice.
- 22Brush the chicken with a little oil for a nice shine.
- 23Return the skillet to the oven, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
- 24Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices.
Ingredients
- 0.33 cup Tony Chachere's Roasted Garlic and Herb Marinade
- 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons creole mustard
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons Tony Chachere's Spices 'n Herbs Creole Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 shallots
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 bag Tony Chachere's Dirty Rice Mix
- 2.25 cups chicken broth
- fresh parsley
- lemon
Equipment
measuring cupmixing bowlgratercutting boardpaper towelscast iron skillettongslid for skilletovenbrush
Tips
- Marinate chicken for 30 minutes for best flavor.
- If ya ain't sneezin', it ain't seasoned.
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