Published Apr 26, 2019 Updated Sep 02, 2024
Cajun Baked Chicken
Are you a fan of Cajun seasonings? If so, get ready for a culinary delight with Cajun Chicken—it’s simply out-of-this-world delicious. Cajun seasoning works wonders on chicken, seafood boil, but when applied to Cajun-marinated baked chicken, you’ll experience juicy, tender meat with a perfectly charred skin, infused with the irresistible heat and flavors of the seasonings. This recipe is bursting with flavor and deliciousness! Not a fan of the spices. Try Honey Lime Chicken or Chipotle Lime Chicken.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This recipe is versatile: simply toss in some pasta with the chicken for a complete and nutritious meal. Switch up cooking methods: this recipe can be prepared in various ways, such as grilling, baking, or pan-searing, making it suitable for different preferences and occasions. Unique flavors: the Cajun seasoning adds a distinctive blend of spices and herbs that create a savory, slightly spicy kick chicken dish.
Ingredients
This easy recipe calls for only six (6) simple ingredients:
skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs – debone the chicken thighs for the best results. melted unsalted butter Cajun Seasonings – I recommend McCormick Gourmet Cajun Seasonings honey salt cayenne pepper
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
Recipe Variations And Substitution
This recipes can be modified in many ways to suit different tastes and occasions:
Grilling. Grilled chicken marinated with Cajun spices is great for summer Try Cajun Chicken Chop, served with baked French fries. Pasta. Serve up an easy spaghetti dish with chicken for pasta lovers. Rice. Turn it into a substantial dinner by pairing with cilantro lime rice. Burger. Make Cajun chicken burgers with slider buns. Dry Rub. Substitute my homemade dry rub for marinade to infuse classic American BBQ flavor. Shrimp. Switch up the protein and make Cajun shrimp instead.
How To Make This Recipe
This is quick and easy to prepare, with just 10 minutes of active time needed as it bakes in the oven. Here are the detailed step-by-steps:
Helpful Tips
Deboned chicken thighs. Chicken thigh with skin is best for baked chicken, as the chicken meat remains moist, tender, and juicy, with the added bonus of nicely charred skin. I have a tutorial post and video to show you how to debone bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs. Please check it out. Yogurt. Add two tablespoons of plain yogurt or Greek yogurt to the marinade. Its thick consistency coats the chicken, forming a barrier that stops moisture from escaping, thus keeping the meat juicy during marination.
What To Serve With Cajun Chicken
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