Cajun and Tomato Baked Chicken
Chicken thighs are spiced up with Cajun spice mix, baked on a rich tomato sauce base and served with buttery couscous.
Cajun and Tomato Baked Chicken Chicken thighs are spiced up with Cajun spice mix, baked on a rich tomato sauce base and served with buttery couscous. |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 4people | 10min |
| Cook Time |
| 45min |
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Ingredients
- 2cans chopped and peeled tomatoes
- handful fresh thyme
- 3tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4tablespoons cajun spice
- 6 chicken thighs
- 2cups couscouscooked, to serve
Instructions
- First off, in an oven safe casserole dish, empty the two cans of tinned tomatoes with the herbs and balsamic vinegar. Give it a good mix. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Sprinkle the Cajun spice in a saucer, and dip each chicken thigh, ensure it gets covered with spice. Add more if needed.
- Arrange the chicken thighs on top of the tomatoes and bake in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius covered for 30 minutes.
- Remove lid and bake for another 15 minutes uncovered until the chicken becomes dark and crispy.
- Remove from oven and serve the chicken pieces on cooked couscous with extra tomato sauce from the casserole pot.