Juicy Cajun Butter Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe

Published Mar 28, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Cooking With Claudia via YouTube

You can never go wrong with a good chicken recipe that you can prepare in just a few simple steps just like this one by Cooking With Claudia on YouTube. It’s so juicy and tender and oozing with flavorful goodness that you will surely want more than just one serving.

This is perfect for lunch or dinner served with some rice or veggies on the side, but you can also enjoy this as is. Learn how now and watch the video tutorial to see for yourself! I’m sure that you and your family will enjoy this dish.

Ingredients for Cajun Butter Baked Chicken Thighs:

8 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
2 tbsp of olive oil
1 tsp of garlic powder
1 tsp of onion powder
1 tsp of paprika
½ tsp of dried oregano
½ tsp of dried thyme
½ tsp of dried rosemary
½ tsp of cumin
1 tbsp of brown sugar
¼ tsp of ground cloves
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 tsp of cajun spice
4 tbsp of butter

How to Make Cajun Butter Baked Chicken Thighs:

Step 1

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, then place the clean chicken in a single layer spaced evenly, and drizzle them with oil. Rub the oil evenly onto the chicken pieces including the backside, then combine all of the spices in a small bowl, and sprinkle them generously on both sides of the chicken giving them a good rub.

Step 2

Make sure that the skin side of the chicken is facing up, then place a slice of butter on top of each chicken, and cover them with plastic wrap. Set them aside to marinate for about 2 hours, then when ready, place them in a preheated oven at 400°F, and allow them to bake for about 45 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.