Cajun Garlic Chicken Thighs
Yield
4
servingsCalories
180
kcalServing Size
3 oz cooked chicken and about 3 Tbsp sauce
Now this is definitely a "slow-simmered" skillet of comfort! Tender pieces of chicken are smothered in a rich, brown, garlicky onion sauce.
Ingredients
2 tbsp 30 ml canola oil
4 4 skinned chicken thighs with bone-in, trimmed of fat
1 cup 250 ml diced onions
12 12 medium garlic cloves, peeled only
2 tbsp 30 ml all-purpose flour
1 cup 250 ml reduced-sodium chicken broth
1⁄2 tsp 2 ml dried thyme leaves
1⁄4 tsp 1 ml salt
1⁄4 tsp 1 ml black pepper
Directions
- In a large skillet heat 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown for 3 minutes on each side. Set aside on separate plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil, onions and garlic and cook for 3 minutes or until onions are translucent, stirring frequently. Set aside with chicken.
- Stir flour into pan residue in skillet and cook 2 minutes over medium heat or until beginning to lightly brown, stirring constantly. Stir in broth, thyme, salt and pepper. Add chicken, onions and any accumulated juices. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until chicken is almost tender.
- Place chicken to one side of skillet, add and mash garlic cloves with back of a spoon. Combine chicken and garlic and turn chicken pieces over several times or until well coated. Cover and cook 5-7 minutes or until chicken is tender.
Notes
- Tip: Serve over hot cooked rice, egg noodles or mashed potatoes, if desired (2 cups or 500 mL total).
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
- Amount Per ServingCalories180
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
9g
14%
- Saturated Fat 1.5g 5%
- Cholesterol 80mg 27%
- Sodium 340mg 15%
- Total Carbohydrate
8g
3%
- Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
- Sugars 1g
- Protein 18g 36%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
