Cajun Boiled Peanuts and Chicken Necks
Cajun Boiled Peanuts and Chicken Necks is a hearty, rustic dish from the American South, particularly Louisiana. It features green peanuts and chicken necks slow-simmered in a heavily seasoned broth with Cajun spices like cayenne, paprika, and garlic, often served as a communal snack or appetizer.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a high-protein, moderate-fat meal with a significant amount of fiber from the peanuts. A typical serving provides a substantial calorie count, largely from protein and fat, along with important minerals like iron and magnesium.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 120 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Zinc | 3.5 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) of peanuts and chicken necks with broth · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a prime example of Cajun 'nose-to-tail' cooking and resourcefulness, transforming humble ingredients into a flavorful, social food. Nutritionally, the slow-cooking process makes the peanuts' nutrients more digestible, and the dish is a surprisingly good source of plant-based protein and fiber.
