Jul 14 2026
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Cajun Recipe

Inspired by Tower Café
Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Seasoning

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper.

  2. 2

    Chop Vegetables

    Dice the bell peppers and onion. Mince the garlic cloves. Set all chopped vegetables aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Rice

    Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Sear the Chicken

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken thighs skin-side down. Sear for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.

  2. 5

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In the same skillet, add the diced onion, bell peppers, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

  3. 6

    Add Broth and Rice

    Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the rinsed rice, ensuring it's evenly distributed.

  4. 7

    Combine Chicken and Simmer

    Nestle the seared chicken thighs back into the skillet. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 25-30 minutes or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.

  5. 8

    Garnish and Serve

    Once cooked, remove from heat. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving. Enjoy your flavorful Cajun dish!

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