Cajun Chicken Bites with Mushrooms
Spicy Cajun Chicken Bites with Mushrooms are an addictive combination of spicy and irresistible little bites.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons light flavored olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or plain paprika
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¾ teaspoon granulated onion or onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon crushed oregano
- ¾ teaspoon crushed thyme
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
- 6-8 ounces small crimini or button mushrooms sliced in half or quartered, as needed
- 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley chopped
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into small pieces, approximately 3/4″-1″ in size. Set aside in a medium size bowl. In a small dish or measuring cup, combine the paprika, garlic, salt, pepper, onion, oregano, thyme, and cayenne. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and all of the spices to the bowl with the chicken. Toss well to combine. Let rest for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken. Saute, turning or stirring constantly, until the chicken is lightly browned on the outside and cooked through. This should take just a few minutes. Take care not to overcook the chicken.
- Transfer the chicken pieces to a plate or bowl when they are finished cooking. Add the mushrooms to the skillet, along with the water. Scrape the browned bits off the pan with a metal spatula (I love this one!) and toss to coat the mushrooms. Cook, while stirring frequently, for about 4 minutes, until tender.
- Remove from the heat and return the chicken and any juices to the pan. Stir to combine. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve warm on its own or over rice.
Notes
2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning blend may be substituted for the above spices.
Take care when using a pre-packaged seasoning blend in place of the spices listed in the recipe. Some blends can be very salty in these quantities. I recommend adding just 1 tablespoon initially and then tasting towards the end of the cooking process and adding more as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 305kcal · Carbohydrates: 1g · Protein: 34g · Fat: 18g · Saturated Fat: 3g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g · Monounsaturated Fat: 10g · Trans Fat: 0.03g · Cholesterol: 162mg · Sodium: 590mg · Potassium: 555mg · Fiber: 0.5g · Sugar: 1g · Vitamin A: 93IU · Vitamin C: 1mg · Calcium: 17mg · Iron: 2mg
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