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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
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 179kcal

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: 1servings | Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1366mg | Potassium: 641mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1262IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 3mg
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