Description
This Hot Honey Cajun Chicken Thigh Tray is a delightful blend of spicy and sweet, featuring succulent chicken thighs roasted to perfection with sticky pan drippings that elevate the dish to a refined comfort food experience.
Ingredients
4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1/4 cup hot honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 2. In a large bowl, toss the chicken thighs with Cajun seasoning, hot honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. 3. Place the chicken thighs on a baking tray, skin side up.
4. 4. Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy.
5. 5. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
6. 6. Garnish with fresh parsley and drizzle with additional hot honey if desired.
Notes
For a more intense flavor, marinate the chicken in the seasoning and honey mixture for a few hours before cooking. Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg