Cajun Garlic Chicken Thighs
Courtesy of CanolaInfo 4 Servings • 46 Min. Cook Time| Ingredients |
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| 2 Tbsp. canola oil (30 mL), divided |
| 4 skinned chicken thighs with bone in, trimmed of fat |
| 1 c. diced onions (250 mL) |
| 12 medium garlic cloves, peeled only |
| 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour (30 mL) |
| 1 c. reduced sodium chicken broth (250 mL) |
| 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves (2 mL) |
| 1/4 tsp. salt (1 mL) |
| 1/4 tsp. black pepper (1 mL) |
Directions:
1. In a large skillet heat 1 Tbsp. (15 mL) canola oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown for 3 minutes on each side. Set aside on separate plate.
2. Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1 Tbsp. (15 mL) canola oil, onions and garlic and cook for 3 minutes or until onions are translucent, stirring frequently. Set aside with chicken.
3. Stir flour into pan residue in skillet and cook 2 minutes over medium heat or until beginning to lightly brown, stirring constantly. Stir in broth, thyme, salt and pepper. Add chicken, onions and any accumulated juices. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until chicken is almost tender.
4. Place chicken to one side of skillet, add and mash garlic cloves with back of a spoon. Combine chicken and garlic and turn chicken pieces over several times or until well coated. Cover and cook 5-7 minutes or until chicken is tender.
Tip: Serve over hot cooked rice, egg noodles or mashed potatoes, if desired (2 cups or 500 mL total).
* Recipe courtesy of Nancy Hughes, cookbook author, Mobile AL USA and CanolaInfo.
Nutrition:
Calories: 180; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 80mg; Total Carbs: 8g; Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 18g; Sodium: 340mg;