Cajun Chicken
If you love cooking with spices, you'll enjoy this easy and flavorful recipe that uses paprika, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, cayenne, thyme, and onion to create a delicious chicken dish. Here's how to make it:
Ingredients:
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1/4 cup olive oil (Favolosa or Chipotle)
- 3 tbsp of Cajun Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 onion, sliced
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a small skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and add our cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes. Cook for about a minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
3. Place chicken drumsticks in a single layer in the prepared baking dish and pour the spice mixture over them, turning to coat well.
4. Sprinkle parsley and oregano over the chicken and arrange onion slices around them.
5. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and skin is crispy.
6. Enjoy with your favorite side dish or salad.
This recipe serves 4 people and can be easily doubled or halved as needed. You can also use other cuts of chicken, such as thighs or breasts, but adjust the cooking time accordingly. If you like spicy food, you can increase the amount of red pepper flakes, or if you prefer a milder flavor, you can omit them altogether. This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and low-carb friendly.
I hope you try this recipe and let me know what you think. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them below. Happy cooking!