Cajun Chicken Mushroom Bites (Print Format)
Spicy chicken and mushrooms tossed in Cajun spices, cooked quickly in a skillet for a bold, flavorful dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Protein
01 -
1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into ¾-1 inch pieces
→ Vegetables
02 -
6-8 oz small crimini or button mushrooms, halved or quartered
03 -
2 tbsp fresh Italian parsley, chopped
→ Oils
04 -
3 tbsp light flavored olive oil
→ Spices
05 -
1 tsp smoked or plain paprika
06 -
1 tsp granulated garlic or garlic powder
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¾ tsp kosher salt
08 -
¾ tsp freshly ground black pepper
09 -
¾ tsp granulated onion or onion powder
10 -
¾ tsp crushed oregano
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¾ tsp crushed thyme
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¼ tsp cayenne pepper
→ Liquids
13 -
2 tbsp water
# Steps:
01 -
Dice chicken into ¾-1 inch pieces and place in a medium bowl. In a separate container, combine paprika, granulated garlic, salt, pepper, granulated onion, oregano, thyme, and cayenne. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the spice mixture to the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Let rest for at least 10 minutes.
02 -
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken pieces in a single layer without overcrowding. Saute, stirring or turning constantly, until chicken is lightly browned and cooked through, about a few minutes. Avoid overcooking.
03 -
Remove cooked chicken and transfer to a plate. Add mushrooms and 2 tablespoons water to the skillet. Scrape browned bits from the bottom of the pan and stir into the mushrooms. Cook while stirring frequently for about 4 minutes until mushrooms are tender.
04 -
Return the cooked chicken and any accumulated juices back to the skillet with the mushrooms. Stir to combine, sprinkle with chopped Italian parsley, and serve warm alone or over rice.
# Tips:
01 -
Using a pre-packaged Cajun seasoning blend can replace the individual spices but may increase salt content. Start with 1 tablespoon and adjust to taste.