Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"What my mother believed about cooking is that if you worked hard and prospered, someone else would do it for you." - Nora Ephron, Writer
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This is a super simple recipe and can be made with about 20 minutes prep time. Slow braising brings a lot of flavor and tenderness to the chicken with minimal work. The flavor is a mellow Cajun taste and if you want it spicier, add more Cajun spice or a bit of red pepper flakes.
Braised Cajun Chicken Thighs
Servings: 4 | Serving size: 4 ounces chicken with vegetables
Cooking Time: 90 Minutes
This recipe can easily be multiplied and makes very good leftovers. Keeps well in the refrigerator for about 3 days.
Serve with Romano Grits or Cheese Grits or Brown Rice or Brown Rice with Parsley.
Ingredients
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 12 ounces carrots (peeled and diced)
- 16 ounces boneless skinless chicken thighs (left whole)
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tsp no salt added Cajun / Creole seasoning
Preheat the oven to 325°F.
Place the onion, garlic, carrots, chicken thighs, water, salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning in a small oven proof pot with a lid.
Cover and place in the oven.
Braise for 50 minutes with the cover on.
Increase the heat to 375°F.
Remove the lid and braise for another 30 minutes.
Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 4 ounces chicken with vegetables
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 189 | % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 5g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 1g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium 314mg | 14% |
| Total Carbohydrates 12g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 10% |
| Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 23g |
| Vitamin A 80% | Vitamin C 9% |
| Calcium 4% | Iron 3% |
| Vitamin K 14mcg | Potassium 609mg |
| Magnesium 42mg | |