Description
Sizzling Cajun grilled chicken with Alabama white sauce brings Southern charm to your dinner table. Spicy, tangy, and irresistibly juicy, this recipe delivers a mouthwatering blend of flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Oil:
- Olive oil (for grilling)
Alabama White Sauce Base:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup horseradish sauce
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
Additional Seasonings:
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Create a zesty spice blend by mixing Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small mixing container.
- Thoroughly coat both sides of chicken breasts with the prepared spice mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (approximately 375-400°F), and lightly brush grates with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Place seasoned chicken breasts on hot grill, cooking for 5-6 minutes on each side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and exterior develops a golden-brown crust.
- While chicken grills, whisk together mayonnaise, horseradish sauce, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper in a separate bowl.
- Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 3-4 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Slice grilled chicken breasts diagonally into strips for optimal presentation.
- Drizzle or serve Alabama white sauce alongside chicken, garnishing with fresh chopped parsley for added color and flavor.
- Plate and serve immediately while chicken remains warm and sauce is freshly prepared.
Notes
- Modify the Cajun seasoning amount to control heat level, ensuring a perfect balance for different spice tolerances.
- Allow chicken to sit with Cajun rub for 30 minutes before grilling to enhance flavor penetration and tenderness.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internally, preventing dryness while guaranteeing food safety.
- Experiment with sauce ingredients like adding apple cider vinegar or smoked paprika to create a unique flavor profile that suits personal preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg