Cajun Chicken (Juicy with Crispy Skin)
This easy Cajun Chicken recipe delivers moist, juicy, and tender Cajun baked chicken with crispy skin. It takes only 10 minutes of active time to prepare and is incredibly delicious. With its mouthwatering flavors and easy prep, this chicken dish is a must-try!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. (1kg) skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
- 4 tablepoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasonings McCormick Gourmet Cajun Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 dashes cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Debone the chicken thighs, leaving the skin on. Please refer to how to debone chicken thighs.
- Mix the melted butter, Cajun seasonings, honey, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
- Mix the chicken with the Cajun butter mixture and let it marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (207°C). Place the Cajun-marinated chicken in a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and the skin is browned. Broil for 10 seconds to achieve charred skin.
- Transfer the chicken and Cajun sauce to a platter. Drizzle the sauce over the chicken, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Deboned chicken thighs with skin is best for baked chicken, as the chicken meat remains moist, tender, and juicy, with the added bonus of nicely charred skin.
- You may add two tablespoons of plain yogurt or Greek yogurt in step 3. Yogurt retains moisture in the chicken.
- You may use chicken breast for this recipe. Leave the skin on.
- 400F is the perfect temperature to bake chicken thighs.
- I recommend Challenge brand unsalted butter and McCormick Gourmet Cajun Seasonings.
- You can prepare the Cajun marinade ahead of time and store it in an airtight container. It will keep in the fridge for up to 4 weeks. Use it for seasoning chicken, fish, or shrimp.
Nutrition
Serving: 4people | Calories: 522kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 224mg | Sodium: 756mg | Sugar: 4g