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Cajun Sticky Chicken Recipe

Cajun Sticky Chicken Recipe

Here is my version of Cajun Sticky Chicken. Crispy cajun chicken cracklins top off this classic Cajun dish. I have made this version of Cajun Sticky Chicken for years now and all of the local Cajuns prefer it even over their mommas! It has tons of flavor and goes perfectly over rice. Don't forget the vinegar for a truly authentic taste!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Keyword: Cajun Sticky Chicken, Sticky Chicken
Servings: 8
Author: Michael Czerwinski

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 Chicken Thighs - Bone In With Skin
  • 1 Yellow Onion chopped
  • 1 Bell Pepper chopped
  • 8 cloves Garlic minced
  • Cajun Seasoning
  • 4 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 2 Bouillon cubes - chicken flavor
  • 2 tbsp Hot Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 32 oz Water
  • 2 cups White rice
  • 2 Tomatoes - sliced
  • 2 Cucumbers - peeled & sliced

Instructions

  • Season both sides of the chicken thighs with a generous amount of cajun seasoning
    Seasoned Chicken Thighs
  • In a large dutch oven, or cajun pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat
    Heat Oil in Pot
  • Add seasoning chicken thighs to the Dutch oven starting with the skin side down
    Brown Cajun Chicken Thighs
  • Once the skin side is browned, about 10 minutes, flip the chicken thighs over
    chicken thighs flipped skin side up
  • Once both sides of the chicken thighs are browned, about another 8-10 minutes, remove them from the Dutch oven and turn the heat down to low
  • Add the onions and bell pepper to the pot. Cook the vegetables down until they are soft.
  • Add the hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and bouillon cubes to the pot. Stir until the bouillon cubes are dissolved
    adding buillon cubes
  • Remove the browned chicken skin from the thighs and save for later.
    crispy chicken skins before broil
  • Add the chicken thighs back to the pot with the thigh meat part down
    add chicken back to the pot
  • Add enough water to just cover the chicken thighs and set the heat to medium
    add water to pot
  • Add the minced garlic to the pot after you add the water.
    add garlic to pot
  • Allow to cook down until the meat is coming off the bones. You may need to add more water
  • Serve over rice and enjoy!

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Notes

This dish is best served over white rice.  Make sure to spoon out some extra gravy to go over your chicken.  Top with green onions and some pieces of crispy chicken skin to add a nice crunch to your dish. 
Add some fresh sliced tomatoes and cucumbers to the dish.
Traditional Cajuns will also pour some white vinegar over the chicken, tomatoes, and cucumbers. 
Enjoy!
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