Cajun Chicken Thighs with Garlic Green Beans
Cajun Chicken Thighs with Garlic Green Beans
An EBT-friendly, flavor-packed Cajun feast that makes ordinary chicken and vegetables extraordinary. Bold spices meet juicy chicken.
Total Cost of Ingredients Used: $8.00-$11.00
(Cost reflects only what’s used in the recipe, not full package prices)
Ingredients:
- 4 chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp Tony's Injectable Butter & Jalapeu00f1o Marinade
- .5 cup Creole-Style Seafood Marinade
- 2 tbsp Tony's More Spice Seasoning
- 1 packet Sazu00f3n seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for green beans)
- 1 tbsp Tony's Bold Creole Seasoning (for green beans)
Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.
Instructions
Prep the chicken: Pat 4 chicken thighs dry with paper towels. If using chicken breasts, slice into even thickness. Using a meat injector or small knife, inject each piece with 3 tbsp Tony’s Butter & Jalapeño Marinade, distributing evenly.
Season thoroughly: Rub chicken all over with ½ cup Tony’s Creole-Style Seafood Marinade. In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp Tony’s More Spice Seasoning with 1 packet Sazón. Coat chicken evenly with this spice mixture. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and let rest 20-30 minutes.
Prep green beans: While chicken rests, trim ends from 1 lb fresh green beans. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp Tony’s Bold Creole Seasoning. Set aside.
Oven method: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place seasoned chicken on one side and seasoned green beans on the other. Roast for 35-40 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F internally and green beans are tender-crisp. Baste chicken with pan juices halfway through.
Stovetop alternative: If using stovetop, heat 1 tbsp oil in large skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove chicken, add green beans to same pan with ¼ cup water, cover and steam 5-7 minutes until tender.
Serve: Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if available. Serve chicken with the flavorful green beans alongside rice or crusty bread to soak up juices.
Restaurant-quality Cajun chicken with perfectly seasoned vegetables – all on one pan.
This EBT-friendly Cajun chicken recipe proves you don’t need fancy ingredients for explosive flavor. The injection method ensures every bite is juicy and seasoned throughout, while the simple green beans cook alongside for an easy, complete meal. It’s bold, satisfying, and uses affordable chicken thighs for maximum flavor and value.
Budget Grocery List + Cost Breakdown
All items EBT-eligible. Prices based on Walmart/ALDI/Dollar Tree.
Protein & Produce
Used in recipe: 4 chicken thighs ($3.50) + 1 lb green beans ($1.50) + optional garnish ($0.25)
Package cost: $4.00 (family pack) + $1.50 (fresh) + $1.00 (bunch) = $6.50 total
Seasonings & Sauces
Used in recipe: Tony’s marinades & seasonings ($1.50) + Sazón packet ($0.25)
Package cost: $5.00 (variety pack) + $1.00 (box of 4) = $6.00 total
Pantry Staples
Used in recipe: Olive oil ($0.30) + foil ($0.10)
Package cost: $3.00 (oil) + $2.00 (foil) = $5.00 total
Total Used in Recipe: $7.15-$10.65
Serves 4 people • Cost per serving: $1.79-$2.66
Note: Tony’s seasonings are widely available and EBT-eligible. Leftover seasonings can be used for countless other recipes.
