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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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 179 kcal

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

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 26gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 1366mgPotassium: 641mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1262IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 3mg
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