Authentic Chicken Étouffée Recipe
Enjoy the rich flavors of the Deep South with this Authentic Chicken Étouffée Recipe. Tender chicken in a savory, roux-based sauce served over fluffy white rice – a true taste of Louisiana!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Louisiana Creole
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 3 pounds boneless chicken thighs
- 2–3 teaspoons cajun seasoning (*see note)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or vegetable oil)
For the Roux:
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
For the Vegetables:
- 1 large onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 stalks celery
- 5 green onions
- 6 cloves garlic
For the Sauce:
- 3 cups chicken broth (warmed)
- 1 teaspoon browning sauce (*see note)
- ¼ cup parsley leaves (loosely packed)
For Serving:
- Cooked white rice for serving
Instructions
- PREP: Finely chop onion, bell peppers, celery, green onions, and parsley. Mince garlic. Season chicken with cajun seasoning.
- SEAR: Sear chicken thighs in batches until browned. Set aside.
- ROUX: Melt butter in a skillet, whisk in flour, and cook until browned.
- SAUTÉ: Add vegetables to roux, sauté until soft. Add garlic and broth.
- SIMMER: Whisk in broth, add browning sauce, and simmer with chicken.
- FINISH: Chop chicken, return to pot, add parsley and seasoning.
- SERVE: Serve over rice, garnish with green onions.
Notes
- Cajun seasoning and browning sauce can be adjusted to taste for spiciness and color.
- Ensure to stir the roux constantly to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Chicken Étouffée, Cajun Chicken, Louisiana Cuisine, Southern Cooking
Find it online: https://thefoodrecipe.com/authentic-chicken-etouffee-recipe/
