Chicken Stew with Okra, Corn, and Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 0.5 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups sliced okra
• 1.5 cups fresh corn kernels
• 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
• 2 dashes hot sauce, or to taste
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a deep, 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Season each chicken thigh with Cajun seasoning and black pepper. Add chicken to shimmering oil and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
2. Add chicken broth, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the chicken is almost done, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
3. Increase heat to medium, add okra, corn, and tomatoes, and bring to a boil. Replace lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer until vegetables are soft and internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 10 more minutes.
4. Mix water and cornstarch together in a small bowl and stir into the sauce rapidly until thickened, about 3 minutes.