Cajun Grilled Chicken with Alabama White Sauce
This Cajun Grilled Chicken is packed with bold flavors and perfectly complemented by a creamy, tangy Alabama White Sauce. A smoky grilled chicken paired with a zesty sauce makes for a meal that’s sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American, Southern
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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- For the Cajun Grilled Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil, for grilling
For the Alabama White Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup horseradish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: In a small bowl, combine the Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper. Rub the mixture onto both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Grill the chicken: Heat a grill to medium-high heat. Brush the grill grates with olive oil. Grill the chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Make the Alabama white sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, horseradish sauce, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Serve: Slice the grilled chicken breasts and serve with the Alabama white sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the Cajun seasoning for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce in the Alabama white sauce to your desired level of spiciness.
- Serve with sides like roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg