Creamy Cajun Chicken Wings
Creamy Cajun Chicken Wings
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings
- 2 1/2 pounds chicken wings, flats and drumettes separated, patted dry
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Creamy Cajun Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
For Garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large metal bowl, combine the chicken wings, lime juice, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, and 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning. Toss thoroughly to ensure all wings are evenly coated. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toss again.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken wings in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side, until a nice brown crust forms.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Transfer the seared wings to the prepared baking sheet, arranging them in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown and cooked through.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
While the wings are baking, prepare the creamy Cajun sauce. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Stir in 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning into the saucepan with the garlic. Cook for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Pour in the heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 7 min
- 8
Once the wings are cooked, remove them from the oven and transfer them to a large pan or bowl. Pour the creamy Cajun sauce generously over the hot wings.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Toss the wings until each piece is thoroughly coated in the rich, creamy sauce. Garnish with 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped parsley before serving.
⏱️ 3 min
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Creamy Cajun Chicken Wings
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings
- 2 1/2 pounds chicken wings, flats and drumettes separated, patted dry
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Creamy Cajun Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
For Garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large metal bowl, combine the chicken wings, lime juice, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, and 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning. Toss thoroughly to ensure all wings are evenly coated. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toss again.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken wings in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side, until a nice brown crust forms.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Transfer the seared wings to the prepared baking sheet, arranging them in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown and cooked through.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
While the wings are baking, prepare the creamy Cajun sauce. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Stir in 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning into the saucepan with the garlic. Cook for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Pour in the heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 7 min - 8
Once the wings are cooked, remove them from the oven and transfer them to a large pan or bowl. Pour the creamy Cajun sauce generously over the hot wings.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Toss the wings until each piece is thoroughly coated in the rich, creamy sauce. Garnish with 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped parsley before serving.
⏱️ 3 min