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Cajun Chicken and Rice Recipe

Spicy Cajun Chicken and Rice Recipe

This Spicy Cajun Chicken and Rice Recipe is a flavorful dish perfect for dinner lovers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter For nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter.
  • 1/2 cup Honey or Maple Syrup Maple syrup for vegan option.
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder Unsweetened for best flavor.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances the sweetness.
  • 3 cups Rolled Oats Base for the cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can be omitted.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Coconut For additional flavor and texture.
  • 1 cup Chopped Nuts Walnuts or pecans recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Dried Fruit Chop larger pieces of raisins or cranberries.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Baking Sheet
  • airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), cocoa powder, and salt over medium heat. Stir continuously for 3–5 minutes until melted and smooth.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in rolled oats and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Drop dollops of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes until firm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Keep in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze for longer storage. Thaw before serving.

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