Grilled Cajun Chicken Recipe

Spice up your weeknight with this flavorful Grilled Cajun Chicken recipe! A zesty Cajun marinade infuses juicy chicken breasts with incredible flavor, then grilling brings out a perfect smoky char. Get ready for a taste explosion that's surprisingly easy to make. This recipe includes marinating time.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 519.9 kcal
Protein 50g
Rating 5.0 (5 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Grilled Cajun Chicken

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How to Make Grilled Cajun Chicken

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the Cajun seasoning, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, honey, and salt and pepper.
  2. Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and ensure they are fully coated in the marinade.
  3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for maximum flavor.
  4. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  5. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
  6. Place the chicken breasts on the preheated grill grates.
  7. Grill for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  8. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious, flavorful Grilled Cajun Chicken!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

31g

Carbs

0g