Description
This Cajun Grilled Chicken with Alabama White Sauce recipe combines spicy, smoky grilled chicken breasts with a tangy and creamy Southern-style white sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight grilling or a weekend barbecue, this dish offers bold flavors and a delicious twist on traditional grilled chicken, paired with a zesty, mayonnaise-based sauce that complements the bold Cajun spices beautifully.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Alabama White Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Grill and Chicken: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. While the grill is heating, pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps in getting a good sear.
- Season the Chicken: Rub the chicken breasts evenly with olive oil. In a small bowl, combine the Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle this seasoning blend evenly over both sides of each chicken breast, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Grill the Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts on the preheated grill. Grill for 5 to 7 minutes per side, flipping once, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken develops nice char marks on the outside.
- Make the Alabama White Sauce: While the chicken cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, prepared horseradish, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until the sauce is smooth and well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Rest and Serve: Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute. Slice the chicken if desired, and serve with generous spoonfuls of Alabama white sauce on top or on the side for dipping.
Notes
- The Alabama white sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
- For variation, try this recipe using chicken thighs or drumsticks instead of breasts; adjust grilling time accordingly.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with grilled vegetables, corn on the cob, or classic Southern coleslaw for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
