CAJUN SMOTHERED CHICKEN
Chicken smothered slowly in a rich, roux-based gravy and the traditional Cajun Trinity and spices until it falling off the bone.
Provided by Sweet Daddy D
Categories Main Dish
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cut the chicken into serving pieces and sprinkle with kosher salt and ground pepper, set aside. See Notes
- Coarsly cop the yellow onion, bell pepper and celery and place all in the same prep bowl.
- Smash the garlic; measure all the other ingredients; mix the wine and stock together, set aside.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Dredge seasoned chicken pieces in AP flour, shake off the excess and brown in the hot oil. Turn the pieces often to brown on all sides without burning. This can be done in batches so you don't overcrowd the pan.
- Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- Maintaining a medium heat, add ½ cup of vegetable oil to the Dutch oven. When the oil is shimmering, add ½ cup of AP flour.
- Stir or whisk constantly to make a medium roux, about 8 minutes. See Notes.
- Add the Trinity to the roux and mix together to coat all of the vegetables with the roux.
- Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring often until the onions are softened and beginning to get translucent.
- Add the garlic and the Herb and Spice Blend (without the Bay Leaves).
- Stir to combine and simmer until aromatic, about 2 or 3 minutes.
- Deglaze the bottom of the Dutch oven with about ½ cup of the wine-stock, making sure to mix all the fond into the gravy.
- k. Next, slowly add about 5 cups of the wine and chicken stock about 1 cup at a time; reserve the remaining liquid to add later if the gravy is too thicj.
- Stir constantly as you add it to thoroughly blend the stock into the roux, making sure there are no lumps before adding more liquid.
- Once all the liquid is mixed into the roux, increase the heat to high.
- Add the bay leaves and maintain a medium boil for about 5 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally.
- Add the chicken back to the Dutch oven. Stir to coated all the chicken with the gravy.
- Once the gravy returns to a boil, reduce heat to a low simmer and cover.
- Simmer for 1 hour or until the chicken is falling off the bones, stirring regularly so the chicken does not stick.
- About 15 minutes before the chicken is done, add the green onions, parsley and butter to the Dutch oven. Stir to combine and simmer until finished.
- If you want the gravy to be thicker, offset the lid while it simmers. If it is getting too thick, return the cover to the pot. Add the reserved stock if needed.
- Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Sodium 713 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
EASY CAJUN CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPE
Easy cajun chicken and rice recipe.
Provided by kevinandamanda.com
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine rice, water (or broth) and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 14 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside when done. Keep covered.
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch cubes. Season generously with cajun seasoning. Add one tablespoon of the olive oil to a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. When the oil is very hot, add the chicken in a single layer. Brown on one side, about 2-3 minutes, then flip and brown on the other side. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Add the remaining olive oil to the pan, increase heat to high, and when the oil is hot, carefully add the onions and bell peppers. Add more seasoning and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and browned.
- Add the tomatoes to the onions and bell peppers, then add the chicken back in, along with any juices that may have collected on the plate. Add the cooked rice and stir until well combined. Add the cheese if desired and stir well to combine
Nutrition Facts : Calories 538 calories, Sugar 6.4 g, Sodium 1286.5 mg, Fat 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, TransFat 0.3 g, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 37.5 g, Cholesterol 113.2 mg
ONE POT CAJUN CHICKEN & RICE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken breasts, cajun spice, onion, bell pepper, black beans, rice, chopped tomato, chicken stock, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, hot paprika, black pepper, onion salt, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme
Provided by Matthew Cullum
Categories Dinner
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and then the cajun spice mix (store-bought or homemade)
- Sear the chicken breasts on each side for about 2 minutes, then remove from the pan.
- Add some more oil and fry the onions and peppers until softened.
- Add the black beans and fry for a couple of minutes. Add the rice and fry for a further minute.
- Place the chicken back on and cover in chopped tomatoes.
- Add chicken stock and more cajun spice (to taste).
- Bring to boil, then cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Enjoy!
CAJUN CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
Peppers, onion, zucchini and stewed tomatoes make an appetizing topping for this zippy chicken breast recipe from Becky Baird of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Score surface of chicken with shallow diagonal cuts, making diamond shapes. Combine the Cajun seasoning, garlic powder and pepper; rub over chicken. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until blackened. Remove and keep warm. , In the drippings, saute the zucchini, celery, onion, eggplant and green pepper until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, broth and vinegar. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. , Return chicken to the pan. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Sprinkle with green onion. Serve with rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 743mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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