Description
Enjoy the bold flavors of the South with this Cajun Grilled Chicken served with a tangy Alabama White Sauce. Perfect for summer grilling!
Ingredients
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For Cajun Grilled Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Alabama White Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat grill: to medium-high heat (about 375–400°F).
- Prepare chicken: Pat dry, drizzle with olive oil, and rub with Cajun seasoning mixture.
- Grill chicken: Cook for 5–7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Make Alabama White Sauce: Whisk together all sauce ingredients, chill for 30 minutes.
- Serve: Drizzle sauce over grilled chicken or serve on the side.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be used for extra juiciness.
- For more flavor, marinate chicken in Cajun seasoning and oil before grilling.
- Sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with 2 tablespoons sauce
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg