Cajun Grilled Chicken Thighs with Cherry Tomatoes
Bone-in chicken thighs coated in cajun seasoning and grilled until skin crisps and char marks appear. Served alongside blistered cherry tomatoes for a bright, smoky weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then rub all over with oil and cajun seasoning.
Step 2
Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high until water flicks sizzle on contact.
Step 3
Lay chicken skin-side down on the grill without moving for 8 minutes until skin darkens.
Step 4
Flip chicken and cook 6 more minutes until an instant-read thermometer hits 165°F.
Step 5
Push cherry tomatoes to the grill's hot side and char 2-3 minutes, shaking the pan once.
Step 6
Plate chicken and tomatoes together, drizzling any pan juices over the top.
Tools you’ll need
- grill or grill pan
- paper towels
- instant-read thermometer
- tongs
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