Cajun Chicken and Corn

81 Reviews
93% would make this recipe again

Chicken drumsticks and ears of fresh corn, lightly coated with a spice mixture, then grilled.

This recipe is an American « Deep South » classic.

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Ingredients

??? chicken drumsticks ???
??? ears of corn ???
??? butter, unsalted ???
??? garlic, minced ???
??? ground pepper ???
??? ground cumin ???
??? paprika ???
??? cayenne pepper ???
??? salt ???

Method

  1. Trim any excess fat from the chicken, but leave the skin intact. Make 2 diagonal cuts in the thickest parts of the drumsticks to allow the flavours to penetrate the meat as much as possible.
  2. Pull the husks and silk off the ears of corn, then rinse them and pat them dry with paper towels. Using a heavy knife, cut the ears into thick chunks, about 4 cm each.
  3. Put the butter in a microwave safe bowl and melt it a few seconds in a microwave oven. Put the chicken and corn pieces in the bowl and coat them well with the melted butter.
  4. Mince the garlic then add it to a small bowl. Add the spices and salt, mix well, then sprinkle the mixture over the chicken and corn pieces. Toss well to coat evenly.
  5. Cook the drumsticks on a medium-hot grill for about 15 min, turning them once. Add the corn and continue to grill the drumsticks and corn for an additional 10 min, turning them occasionally until they are golden-brown. Alternatively, broil the chicken and corn in the oven.
  6. Serve.

Nutrition Facts Table

per 1 serving (210 g)

Amount

% Daily Value

Calories

370

Fat

22 g

34 %

Saturated 3.8 g
+ Trans 0.3 g

21 %

Cholesterol

100 mg

Sodium

650 mg

27 %

Carbohydrate

18 g

6 %

Fibre

3 g

14 %

Sugars

3 g

Net Carbs

15 g

Protein

27 g

Vitamin A

22 %

Vitamin C

13 %

Calcium

2 %

Iron

14 %
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Claims

This recipe is :
Free  :
Added Sugar
Good source of  :
Folacin, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin A
Source of  :
Fibre, Iron, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Zinc
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DIABETES Exchange

1 serving of this recipe is equivalent to :
Food Group Exchanges
Starches 1
Vegetables 0
Meat and Alternatives 3
Fats 4
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september 16, 2009 | I would make this recipe again

Easy, quick and spiced just the right amount.

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may 29, 2012 | I would make this recipe again

Everyone loved it - even the kids who are "spice-timid". Super easy to make and a fun BBQ recipe. Even works in the oven, so it's a perfect year round recipe... if you can get the corn.

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july 18, 2016 | I would make this recipe again

Used half of the cayenne.

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