When I first get a new appliance, I like to work my way through the recipes supplied in any accompanying booklet. I particularly like the Ninja Kitchen recipes, as I find them to be well-tested and give me a good idea of how to adapt any other recipes.
After testing various pizzas in the Ninja Woodfire (!), I moved on to other dishes. Read on to see how the Cajun Chicken Tray Bake turned out.
What You Need
The ingredients below are as listed in the booklet that came with the Ninja Woodfire.
- 2-3 small mixed peppers, deseeded, cut lengthways into 8 slices
- 1 large red onion, peeled, cut into 2cm thick wedges
- 1 tbsp + 2 tsps vegetable oil, divided
- 1 tsp mild chilli powder
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- Salt and ground black pepper, according to taste
- 4 sweetcorn cobettes
- Zest of 1 lime, quartered for optional garnish
- 4 x 180g-200g skin-on bone-in chicken thighs
- 1½ tbsp Cajun seasoning
- Chopped coriander for garnish
I also used heat-resistant oven gloves that can withstand heat up to 370°C (this part is very important).
Making It
It’s easy to follow this recipe directly from the Ninja Woodfire Quick Start Guide. For full step by step instructions head down to the recipe card at the bottom of this post, or head over to the Ninja Kitchen product page.
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While the outdoor oven is preheating – this takes about 10 minutes – you can season the peppers, onions, sweetcorn and chicken thighs.
When the oven is ready it’s time to add the chicken thighs to the included tray – please remember to wear your heat resistant oven gloves – and cook the chicken for 3 minutes.
The chicken is turned over after 3 minutes and the vegetables added to the same tray.
When there are 6 minutes left on the timer, turn the cobs and toss the vegetables.
After this time the chicken should be ready – check with an instant read thermometer that the internal temperature is 75°C.
I was really impressed with this recipe and have plenty of ideas now for more tasty dishes. It’s a great way to enjoy some outdoor cooking, even if it’s not always warm enough to eat outside!
Ninja Wood Fire Cajun Chicken Tray Bake
Ingredients
- 2-3 small mixed peppers deseeded, cut lengthways into 8 slices
- 1 large red onion peeled, cut into 2cm thick wedges
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil divided
- 2 tsp vegetable oil divided
- 1 tsp mild chilli powder
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- salt and ground black pepper according to taste
- 4 sweetcorn cobettes
- 1 zest of lime quartered for optional garnish
- 4 skin-on bone-in chicken thighs
- 1½ tbsp Cajun seasoning
- Chopped coriander for garnish
Instructions
- Install the Accessory Frame in the bottom level of the unit, then place the Pro-Heat Tray on top. Turn dial to select MAX ROAST, set temperature to 315°C, and set time to 15 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin preheating (preheating will take approx. 10-15 minutes).
- In a large bowl, toss peppers and onions with 1 teaspoon oil, chilli powder, garlic, and optional salt and pepper. In a separate large bowl, toss sweet cobettes with 1 teaspoon oil, lime zest and optional salt and pepper. Evenly season chicken thighs with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper.
- When the unit is preheated and ADD FOOD and PRS START is displayed, open the door, slide out the accessory frame and Pro-Heat Tray using high heat oven gloves and place the chicken, skin side down on the tray. Close the door, select START/STOP and cook for 3 minutes.
- After 3 minutes, open the door, use silicone-tipped tongs to flip the chicken thighs and move to one side of the tray. Place the vegetables and corn on the opposite side. Close the door to continue cooking. When 6 minutes remain, open the door, toss the vegetables and turn the cob. Close the door to continue cooking.
- Cooking is complete when the internal temperature of the chicken reads 75°C on an instant read thermometer. If more cooking time is necessary, increase time using the right-hand dial. When cooking is complete, open door, transfer chicken and vegetables to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped coriander and lime wedges.
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Notes
Extra Accessories
- High heat oven gloves (that can withstand temperatures up to 370°C)
- Silicone tipped tongs
- Instant-read thermometer