Description
Saucy Cajun grilled chicken with Alabama white sauce brings smoky, tangy flavors that dance across your grill and plate. Your backyard barbecue crowd will devour this spicy Southern classic with zesty homemade sauce drizzled generously over perfectly charred chicken.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Alabama White Sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your outdoor grill to 400°F, creating a medium-high heat zone for perfect chicken searing.
- Combine 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon cayenne, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over 4 chicken breasts, then thoroughly coat each piece with the prepared spice mixture.
- Splash 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice across the seasoned chicken and allow it to marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Whisk 1 cup mayonnaise with 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon cayenne, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Refrigerate the Alabama white sauce for 20 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
- Place chicken breasts directly on the preheated grill grates and cook for 6-7 minutes per side.
- Check that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Remove chicken from the grill and let it rest for 3-4 minutes to retain juiciness.
- Plate the grilled chicken and generously drizzle with chilled Alabama white sauce.
- Optionally, sprinkle 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley over the dish for added color and freshness.
Notes
- Let the chicken marinate a bit longer for deeper flavor infusion if time allows.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness without drying out the meat.
- For a lighter version, swap mayo in the white sauce with Greek yogurt for reduced calories and added tanginess.
- Customize Cajun seasoning’s heat level by adjusting cayenne pepper amount to suit your spice tolerance.
- Prep Time: 25-35 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 409 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg