One Pan Cajun Lime Chicken

20m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season the chicken thighs with smoked paprika, garlic granules, salt, and black pepper.
  2. 2Add olive oil to a hot pan.
  3. 3Place the seasoned chicken thighs in the pan to sear them.
  4. 4Once seared, remove the chicken thighs from the pan.
  5. 5Add chopped shallot and red pepper to the same pan and sauté.
  6. 6Add cajun seasoning to the vegetables.
  7. 7Pour in chicken stock and single cream.
  8. 8Add cherry tomatoes and lime halves to the pan.
  9. 9Return the seared chicken thighs to the pan with the sauce and vegetables.
  10. 10Cover the pan and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  11. 11Serve the cooked chicken thighs and sauce over basmati rice with broccoli.
  12. 12Add a dollop of sour cream on top.
  13. 13Squeeze the cooked lime over the chicken.

Ingredients

  • 4 Chicken thighs
  • 2 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp Garlic granules
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Shallot
  • 1 Red pepper
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 150 ml Chicken stock
  • 100 ml Single cream
  • 10 Cherry tomatoes
  • 1 Lime

Equipment

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Tips

  • This recipe is very simple to make.
  • Season and sear your chicken thighs.
  • Sauté your vegetables.
  • Add seasoning, stock, cream, cherry tomatoes, and lime.
  • Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes.