Golden-brown chicken thighs glossy with a slightly thick, mint-speckled, caramelized BBQ sauce. Pops of red from the Cajun spices and green from mint leaves garnished on top, all placed on a rustic wooden board with lime halves and more mint at the side.

Cajun Mint BBQ Chicken Thighs

Name: Cajun Mint BBQ Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: boneless chicken thighs, skin on, 6 pieces none; fresh mint leaves, a handful finely chopped, plus extra for garnishing; cajun spice blend, 3 tablespoons none; brown sugar, 2 tablespoons none; worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon none; apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons none; ketchup, 1/3 cup none; garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon none; olive oil, 2 tablespoons none; salt and pepper, to taste none

Category BBQ

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: November 09, 2023

Capturing the essence of both Cajun cuisine and BBQ with a refreshing touch of mint, this dish reinvents traditional flavors. The key ingredients are the Cajun Spice Blend, our unique Mint-infused BBQ Sauce, and the boneless chicken thighs that soak up every bit of the spicy, minty goodness.

Ingredients (for 2)

Boneless chicken thighs, skin on - 6 pieces - none
Fresh mint leaves - a handful - finely chopped, plus extra for garnishing
Cajun spice blend - 3 tablespoons - none
Brown sugar - 2 tablespoons - none
Worcestershire sauce - 1 tablespoon - none
Apple cider vinegar - 2 tablespoons - none
Ketchup - 1/3 cup - none
Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon - none
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons - none
Salt and pepper - to taste - none

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥➡️🌡️

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Step 2 - 🍗🧂🌶️

Rub the chicken thighs all over with Cajun spice blend, salt, and pepper. Let them rest.
Step 3 - 🍃🍵🔥

In a saucepan, combine chopped mint, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, ketchup, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Bring to simmer on medium heat.
Step 4 - 🌿🍯⏲️

Stir occasionally till sauce thickens and tangy mint aroma releases, about 15 minutes.
Step 5 - 🍗🔥⏱️

Brush chicken with oil and place onto grill. Cook for 5-6 minutes.
Step 6 - 🍗🛢️🔥

Flip the thighs, brush some Mint-infused BBQ sauce on top and grill for another 5 minutes till the chicken is cooked through and the sauce caramelizes.
Step 7 - 🍗🍃🍽️

Rest the chicken for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh mint leaves and additional BBQ sauce on the side.

Additional

This dish can be modified for non-spicy lovers by reducing the amount of Cajun spices. For a vegetarian twist, substitute chicken thighs with portobello mushrooms or tofu. Engage kids by letting them brush the BBQ sauce onto the chicken or veggies!