Description
This One Pan Cajun Lime Chicken recipe features bold Cajun spices, a creamy lime-infused sauce, and tender chicken thighs, all prepared in a single pan. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner, this dish is high in protein, customizable, and pairs beautifully with rice and tender stem broccoli.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 600g chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion granules
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
For the Cajun Lime Sauce:
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 sweet red pepper, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 200ml chicken stock
- 150ml single cream
- 100g cherry tomatoes
- 1 lime, halved
To Serve:
- 125g basmati rice per serving
- 1 tbsp soured cream per serving
- 50g tender stem broccoli per serving
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Coat chicken thighs with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, onion granules, garlic granules, and oregano.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pan and sear chicken thighs until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce Base: Sauté shallot, red pepper, and garlic in the same pan until softened. Add smoked paprika and Cajun seasoning.
- Build the Sauce: Pour in chicken stock, single cream, and add cherry tomatoes and juice from half the lime. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Return the Chicken: Add chicken thighs back into the pan, ensuring they’re coated in the sauce. Cover and simmer on low heat until fully cooked.
- Finish: Squeeze remaining lime juice over the dish. Serve hot with basmati rice, soured cream, and tender stem broccoli.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels to taste by increasing Cajun seasoning or adding cayenne.
- Swap chicken thighs with chicken breasts, shrimp, or tofu for variations.
- To make dairy-free, use coconut cream instead of single cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Cajun
