Cajun Grilled Chicken with Alabama White Sauce
Juicy, spicy Cajun grilled chicken paired with a tangy, creamy Alabama white sauce. Perfect for cookouts, weeknight dinners, or meal prep. Easy to customize for any spice preference.
Equipment
- Grill or cast iron skillet
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring Spoons
- Meat thermometer
- Tongs
- Basting brush (optional)
Ingredients
For the Cajun Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
For the Alabama White Sauce:
- 1 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp prepared horseradish or Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Prep the Chicken
- Pat chicken dry.
- Pound to even thickness (~3/4 inch).
Rub with olive oil.
- Mix cajun seasoning, brown sugar, garlic powder.
- Sprinkle and press onto chicken.
- Rest 15 mins to 4 hours in fridge.
Make Alabama White Sauce
- Mix all sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Chill for at least 30 mins.
- Thin with a splash of water if needed.
Grill the Chicken
- Preheat grill to medium-high (375–400°F).
- Oil grates.
- Grill 5–7 mins per side until 165°F internal temp.
- Let rest 5 mins.
Serve
- Drizzle sauce over grilled chicken.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions.
- Serve extra sauce on the side.
Notes
Sauce improves in flavor after resting.
Cajun seasoning spice level can be adjusted.
For oven option: bake at 425°F for 18–22 mins.
Great for meal prep or sandwiches.
Homemade cajun seasoning enhances flavor, but store-bought works too.
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 42gFat: 24g
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