Description
Cajun Grilled Chicken Alabama White Sauce brings zesty Southern charm straight to your summer grill. Tangy, spicy, and packed with bold flavor, this recipe turns ordinary chicken into a mouthwatering feast your friends and family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper
Sauce and Prep Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 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
- Fire up your grill to 400°F, creating a medium-high heat zone perfect for cooking chicken evenly.
- Blend 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.
- Massage 2 tablespoons olive oil onto 4 chicken breasts, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture generously over each chicken breast, pressing the seasonings into the meat.
- Squeeze 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice across the seasoned chicken for added brightness.
- Allow the chicken to absorb flavors and reach room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
- Place chicken on preheated grill, cooking 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature hits 165°F.
- Check chicken’s doneness by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part.
- Remove chicken from grill and let it rest for 3-4 minutes to retain moisture.
- 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.
- Refrigerate sauce for 15-20 minutes to meld flavors.
- Drizzle chilled Alabama white sauce over grilled chicken or serve as a dipping sauce.
- Optionally, garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
Notes
- Check the chicken’s internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F for safe cooking.
- Marinate the chicken for no longer than 15 minutes to prevent the acid from breaking down the meat’s texture.
- Allow the Alabama white sauce to chill before serving so the flavors blend and become more pronounced.
- If avoiding spicy food, reduce or eliminate the cayenne pepper in both the chicken rub and white sauce for a milder dish.
- Prep Time: 25-30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Sugar: 0.6 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg