Cajun Recipe
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Ingredients
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Spices and Seasonings
Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine the Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper. Add the chicken thighs and coat them well with the spice mixture. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
Chop the bell pepper, onion, and celery. Mince the garlic cloves.
Cooking
- 3
Sear the Chicken
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken thighs and sear them for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Broth
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes and chicken broth, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- 6
Simmer and Combine
Return the seared chicken thighs to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- 7
Serve
Once the chicken is cooked, serve it over cooked rice and garnish with sliced green onions.