Cajun garlic chicken thighs
This is definitely a “slow-simmered” skillet of comfort! Tender pieces of chicken are smothered in a rich, brown, garlicky onion sauce.
180 cal
Serves 4
Prep time
0h 10m
Cook time
0h 50m
Total time
1h 0m
Ingredients
Directions
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Step 1
In a large skillet heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown for 3 minutes on each side. Set aside on separate plate. -
Step 2
Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1/2 tbsp (7 mL) canola oil, onions and garlic and cook for 3 minutes or until onions are translucent, stirring frequently. Set aside with chicken. -
Step 3
Stir flour into pan residue in skillet and cook 2 minutes over medium heat or until beginning to lightly brown, stirring constantly. Stir in broth, thyme and pepper. Add chicken, onions and any accumulated juices. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until chicken is almost tender. -
Step 4
Place chicken to one side of skillet, add and mash garlic cloves with back of a spoon. Combine chicken and garlic and turn chicken pieces over several times or until well coated. Cover and cook 5-7 minutes or until chicken is tender.
Nutritional information
Per serving (1 of 4)
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 18 g
- Sodium
- 340 mg
- Potassium
- 276 mg
- Total fat
- 9 g
- Saturated fat
- 1.5 g
- Cholesterol
- 80 mg
- Carbohydrates
- 8 g
- Fibre
- 1 g
- Sugars
- 1 g
- Added sugars
- 0 g
