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Literally the Juiciest Chicken Thighs Ever

Recipe:

  • 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
  • 2-3 tbsp Cajun spice blend
  • 8 tbsp Trader Joe’s Crunchy Sesame Sunflower Seeds Pepitas Salsa Macha (divided into 2 tbsp per serving)
    Instructions:
  • Prep: Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. Generously coat all sides with the Cajun spice blend.
  • Broil: Place the thighs on a broiler rack (this allows fat to drip away for maximum crispiness). Set your oven to broil on High.
  • Cook: Broil for a total of 21 minutes. Turn the chicken every 7 minutes (3 turns total) to ensure the skin is crispy and the meat is cooked through.
  • Serve: Serve each thigh with 2 tablespoons of the Salsa Macha drizzled on top or on the side.
  • Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
    One serving consists of 1 broiled chicken thigh with skin and 2 tablespoons of the salsa macha.
  • Calories: 410 kcal
  • Total Fat: 36g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg
  • Sodium: 530mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 0g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Sugars: 0g
  • Protein: 24g

Note: The nutrition for the Salsa Macha is specifically for the “Crunchy Sesame Sunflower Seeds Pepitas” variety. It is a very high-fat, low-carb condiment because it is primarily olive oil and seeds.

Recipe edited and nutritional information provided by Google Gemini AI. Photo by the author.