Description
Whipping up Cajun Grilled Chicken with Alabama White Sauce turns your backyard grill into a Southern flavor paradise. Spicy, tangy chicken gets dressed in a creamy sauce that’ll make your taste buds dance with pure Southern charm.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Alabama White Sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt
Instructions
- Mix 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl to create a robust spice blend for your chicken.
- Pat 4 chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then thoroughly coat each piece with the seasoning mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Allow chicken to absorb flavors at room temperature for 15-20 minutes while preparing your grill.
- Preheat gas or charcoal grill to 400°F, creating direct medium-high heat zones.
- Whisk 1 cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon cayenne in a separate bowl to craft your tangy white sauce.
- Place seasoned chicken directly on clean, oiled grill grates and cook for 6-7 minutes on first side until golden brown marks appear.
- Flip chicken and continue grilling another 6-7 minutes, checking that internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Remove chicken from grill and let rest 3-4 minutes to redistribute juices.
- Slice chicken against grain and generously drizzle with prepared Alabama white sauce before serving.
Notes
- Always pat chicken dry before marinating to help the seasoning stick better and create a nice crust.
- Marinate the chicken for up to 4 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor penetration.
- Let the grilled chicken rest after cooking to help redistribute juices and keep the meat tender and moist.
- For a lighter version, swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt in the Alabama white sauce and use skinless chicken breasts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 660 mg
- Fat: 53 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 43 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg