Description
Chicken étouffée is a classic Louisiana dish that showcases the heart of Cajun cuisine. This Authentic Chicken Étouffée Recipe features tender chicken thighs enveloped in a rich, flavorful sauce made from a perfectly crafted brown roux and the famed Cajun holy trinity of vegetables: onions, bell peppers, and celery. Ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests, this dish is a comforting delight that delivers deep, savory flavors with every bite. Serve it over fluffy white rice to soak up all the delicious sauce and elevate your dining experience.
Ingredients
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- 3 pounds boneless chicken thighs
- 2–3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 stalks celery
- 5 green onions
- 6 cloves garlic
- 3 cups chicken broth (warmed)
- 1 teaspoon browning sauce
- ¼ cup parsley leaves (loosely packed)
- Cooked white rice for serving
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by chopping vegetables and seasoning the chicken.
- Sear the chicken thighs in avocado oil until browned; set aside.
- Make the roux by whisking flour into melted butter until medium brown; sauté vegetables in this mixture.
- Whisk in the warmed chicken broth and browning sauce; return chicken to simmer for about 30 minutes until thickened.
- Chop chicken and mix back into the sauce with parsley; adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve over cooked white rice and garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg