Savory cajun chicken recipe made by searing in a frying pan

Cajun chicken （ケイジャンチキン）

What kind of dish is Cajun chicken？？

Cajun chicken is made by grilling or frying chicken sprinkled with spices.

Create juicy and spicy dishes using your favorite parts such as chicken wings, chicken breasts, and chicken thighs.

It’s not a popular dish in Japan yet, but I’m sure everyone will like it. This recipe is a step towards exploring new flavors.♡

This time I grilled it in a frying pan, but you can also grill it in the oven.

Check out this article about Cajun cooking. 👉　Jambalaya featuring Johnsonville sausages

NUTRITION FACTS of Savory cajun chicken recipe made by searing in a frying pan

520 kcal Protein 34g Fat36.5g Carb 5.5g Salt Equivalent 2.4g

INGREDIENTS for Savory cajun chicken recipe made by searing in a frying pan (2SERVINGS)

• chicken thigh 400g
• garlic 7g
• ginger 7g
• ☆salt 3g
• ☆Cajun spice 7g
• ☆oil 15g
• ☆sake 15g
• white wine 30g

The spice is “Cajun Mix” sold by Mascot Foods and can be purchased at Kaldi, Kitano Ace, Amazon, etc. Spicy Cajun-style seasoning with paprika and chili peppers as a base, blended with herbs and spices such as oregano.

Savory cajun chicken recipe made by searing in a frying pan　COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

① Wipe the surface of the chicken thighs with a paper towel.

② Use a fork to poke holes in the meat in several places.

③ Finely chop the garlic and ginger.

④ Put the chicken thighs, garlic, and ginger into a plastic bag.

⑤ Put salt, Cajun spices, oil, and sake in a plastic bag and rub them into the chicken thighs.

⑥ Marinate for several hours.

⑦ Heat the frying pan over low heat.

⑧ Place the chicken skin side down in the frying pan. Grill over low heat. Be careful as garlic burns easily.

⑨ Flip and cook the other side.

⑩ When both sides are browned, pour white wine over them, cover and steam-fry for 5 minutes.

⑪ Open the lid and wipe off excess water and oil with a paper towel.

⑫ When the skin becomes crispy, it’s done.

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