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Lindsey Hartsfield

Cajun Honey Butter Chicken with Dirty Rice

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 615
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Seasoning Chicken Thigh
  • 1.5 lb chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 1 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
Rice
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup celery diced
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp chicken bouillon
  • 2 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2.5 cup chicken broth
Honey Butter Sauce
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 tsp cajun seasoning

Equipment

  • 1 Large high-walled pan
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Knife

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken thighs with all seasonings from the section above. (If you can let it sit over night, it's best, but you can also cook right away!) Place butter into pan until melted. Add chicken and cook each side about 4-5 minutes over medium heat. Remove from pan and set aside.
  2. Once the chicken is removed from the pan, add the veggies to your pan and let cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chicken broth and scrap the browned bits off the bottom. Add in all seasonings under rice and stir to mix. Add in rice then stir approx. 1 minute until all rice toasted and is browned in color. Add in chicken broth. Cover with lid and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce rice to a simmer. Add chicken thighs on top of chicken, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
  4. While thats cooking, add butter to a small sauce pan until melted. Add remaining sauce ingredients and stir until combined then simmer until it thickens.
  5. Once the rice is done, remove chicken and fluff the rice. Toss the chicken in the sauce. Serve.

Notes

Cost per serving: $3.42
Cost per meal: $20.50
Cost to purchase all ingredients: approx. $39.50
ยท Estimated cost based on average grocery prices in the Charlotte, NC area. Actual cost may vary by location, brand, and season.
Estimated Nutrition (per serving):
  • Calories: 615
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Protein: 33g
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 145mg
  • Sodium: 1080mg
  • Potassium: 670mg
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 11g
  • Iron: 2.9mg
  • Calcium: 48mg
  • Vitamin A: 10% DV
  • Vitamin C:22% DV
  • Vitamin D: 2% DV
  • Vitamin B6: 32% DV
  • Vitamin B12: 18% DV