Cajun Lime Chicken

Name: Cajun Lime Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs); 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, divided; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large shallot, finely chopped; 1 red chili, finely chopped; 1 cup chicken stock; 3/4 cup light cream (single cream); 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes; 1 lime, halved; Cooked basmati rice, for serving; Steamed broccoli, for serving; Greek yogurt, for serving

Creator @thegoodbite shares a simple and delicious recipe for one-pan Cajun Lime Chicken. Tender chicken thighs are seared and then simmered in a creamy, spicy sauce with cherry tomatoes and lime, making for a flavorful and easy weeknight meal.

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🏷️Lime chicken

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Total

35 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$29–$48

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, divided
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1 red chili, finely chopped
1 cup chicken stock
3/4 cup light cream (single cream)
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
1 lime, halved
Cooked basmati rice, for servingoptional
Steamed broccoli, for servingoptional
Greek yogurt, for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
Season the chicken thighs on all sides with smoked paprika, oregano, about half of the Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
3
In the same pan, add the finely chopped shallot and red chili. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
4
Stir in the remaining Cajun seasoning.
5
Pour in the chicken stock and light cream, stirring to combine and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
6
Add the cherry tomatoes, then return the seared chicken thighs to the pan. Place the lime halves in the sauce.
7
Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
8
Serve the chicken and sauce over basmati rice with a side of steamed broccoli. Top with a dollop of Greek yogurt and squeeze the cooked lime over the dish before eating.