Creamed Corn Cajun Chicken Thighs
Cuisine: Chicken
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Serves: 6 servings
 
Ingredients
Cajun Chicken Thighs
  • 8-10 slices of thick cut bacon, chopped
  • 8 chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. pepper
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
Creamed Corn
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • ½ onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 orange bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 ears corn, kernels removed
  • 2 jalapenos, seeds removed, finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp. flour
  • ½ cup cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tsp. smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1½ tsp. chili powder
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Place a large skillet or braiser on the stove. This recipe will be transferred to the oven eventually, so if you have a large dish that is both stove and oven safe, I recommend using that.
  3. Place the chopped bacon in the skillet over medium heat and cook until browned. Once it's all browned, remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Remove all but 2-3 tbsp. of the bacon grease from the pan.
  4. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. In a small bowl mix together the salt, pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Season the chicken on both sides. Working in batches, brown the chicken on both sides, starting with the skin side down. Cook for about 5 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate.
  5. Melt the butter in the pan. Add the onions and garlic and cook for a few minutes until fragrant. Add the peppers, corn, and jalapenos and cook for about 5 minutes.
  6. Add the flour and stir to coat the vegetables.
  7. Pour in the milk and cream, and add the paprika, pepper, salt, and chili powder. Bring to a simmer and taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  8. Transfer the corn to and oven-safe dish if it's not already in one. Place the chicken and bacon on top and bake for 25-35 minutes until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees.
  9. Top with fresh chives and serve over rice. Enjoy!
Recipe by For the Love of Gourmet at https://fortheloveofgourmet.com/creamed-corn-cajun-chicken-thighs/