Cajun Chicken Recipe
Grilled cajun chicken is a flavourful and juicy chicken dish. It is made by marinating chicken breast in a cajun spice , lemon juice and seasoning, then grilling them to perfection. This cajun chicken recipe is known for its smoky, slightly spicy and zesty taste. This grilled cajun chicken is perfect for a healthy dinner or a weekend BBQ.
Equipment
Grill Pan
Ingredients
- 2 medium Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
- 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
- 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoon Homemade Cajun Seasoning
- 10 no Shallots Peeled & halved
Homemade Cajun Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Red Chilli Powder
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
Instructions
- Mix the ingredients given for cajun seasoning. Set aside.
- Take chicken breast, pat it dry with a paper towel, wrap it in plastic wrap and bash it using a rolling pin till it is in even thickness.
- Mix all the ingredients except chicken.
- Add chicken in and leave to marinate for 2 to 4 hours.
- Heat a grill pan or normal pan till smoking, place chicken over it and cook for 7 to 8 mins till done, flip over and cook on other side for 5 to 6 mins.
- Now remove it and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Cajun Chicken Recipe
Serving Size
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
179
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
72
mg
24
%
Sodium
1366
mg
59
%
Potassium
641
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
26
g
52
%
Vitamin A
1262
IU
25
%
Vitamin C
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
69
mg
7
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.