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Cajun Chicken Thighs
52g proteindinner1 skillet

Cajun Chicken Thighs

Dark meat, blackened crust, weeknight skillet.

Thighs stay juicy if you walk away for a minute. The cajun crust does the work; you just don't crowd the pan.

Protein
52g
Calories
540
Carbs
12g
Fat
28g
30 min2 servings52g each

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb
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Method

  1. 1

    Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, oregano, salt, and pepper. Coat the thighs.

  2. 2

    Medium-high skillet with oil. Thighs skin-side down (or presentation side) 6 minutes without moving.

  3. 3

    Flip 5–6 minutes more, until 165° inside. Rest on a plate.

  4. 4

    Peppers and onion in the drippings, 5 minutes. Slice chicken over the top.