---
title: Cajun Fried Chicken Thighs with Gravy
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/cajun-fried-chicken-thighs-with-gravy-69ce9dae2898d990f034abf8
servings: 2
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 30 minutes
time required: 45 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Wheat
  - Eggs
  - Soy
tags:
  - Sodium Smart
  - Comfort Food
  - Pan-Fried
  - Dinner
  - Family
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 379
source_chef: Christina Boateng
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Rich, savory gravy pairs perfectly with crispy seasoned chicken
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Straightforward steps make this a satisfying weeknight dinner
image: "data/recipes/cajun-fried-chicken-thighs-with-gravy.jpg"
---

Wash and dry all produce. Adjust oven racks to top and middle positions; preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Place @potatoes{1%lb} in a #large pot{} with enough salted water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil; cook until tender ~{15%minutes}.

Meanwhile, pat @chicken thighs{4%pieces} dry. In a #medium bowl{}, combine @flour{½%cup}, @cajun spice blend{1%tbsp}, @fry seasoning{1%tbsp}, salt, and pepper. In a separate bowl, mix @sour cream{¼%cup} and @panko breadcrumbs{½%cup}. Dredge chicken in flour mixture, dip in sour cream, then coat in panko.

Heat @cooking oil{1%tbsp} and @butter{1%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and fry until golden and cooked through ~{8%minutes} per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate; season immediately with a pinch of salt.

In the same pan, add @shallot{1%unit} and cook until softened ~{1%minutes}. Stir in @butter{1%tbsp} and @flour{2%tbsp}; cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned ~{1%minutes}. Add @garlic{2%cloves}, @chicken stock concentrate{1%unit}, and @water{⅓%cup}. Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened into a rich gravy ~{3%minutes}.

While gravy simmers, sauté @green beans{8%oz} with @bacon{2%slices} and @parsley{1%bunch} in a #small pan{} until tender-crisp ~{5%minutes}. Transfer gravy to a serving bowl.

Mash potatoes with a potato masher or fork until smooth, adding splashes of reserved potato cooking liquid if necessary. Stir in remaining sour cream and @garlic herb butter{1%unit}; season with salt and pepper. Keep covered until ready to serve. Place @honey butter cornbread{2%slices} on a baking sheet; bake on middle rack until warmed through ~{4%minutes}. Spoon gravy over chicken and serve with mashed potatoes, green beans, and cornbread.