Description
Enjoy the bold flavors of the South with this Cajun Grilled Chicken dish featuring a zesty Alabama White Sauce. Perfect for a summer barbecue or a weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
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For the Cajun Grilled Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Alabama White Sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the grill: Heat the grill to medium-high.
- Prepare the chicken: Pat chicken dry and rub with olive oil. Mix Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken on both sides.
- Grill the chicken: Grill chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Make the Alabama White Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, horseradish, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, black pepper, cayenne, and salt until smooth.
- Rest and serve: Remove chicken from grill, let rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot, drizzled with Alabama white sauce or on the side for dipping.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with cornbread, coleslaw, or grilled vegetables.
- Leftover Alabama white sauce keeps in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Grilled
- Method: Grilling, Mixing
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
