Description
Sizzling Cajun grilled chicken with white sauce brings Southern spice and creamy coolness to your dinner plate. Bold Creole seasonings and tangy sauce create an irresistible combination you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Garnish and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Whisk together cajun seasoning and olive oil to create a vibrant marinade for the chicken breasts.
- Thoroughly coat each chicken breast with the spicy marinade, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (approximately 400°F) to achieve perfect sear and char marks.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, rotating once to create beautiful crosshatch grill marks and ensure even cooking.
- Verify internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer for food safety.
- While chicken grills, prepare white sauce by combining mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, lemon juice, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk sauce ingredients until smooth and creamy, creating a tangy and rich accompaniment.
- Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 3-4 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Drizzle prepared white sauce generously over grilled chicken.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and a light sprinkle of paprika for added color and subtle flavor complexity.
- Serve immediately while chicken remains hot and sauce is freshly prepared.
Notes
- Customize your Cajun seasoning blend at home by mixing paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, thyme, and oregano for a personalized spice profile.
- Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes or overnight to enhance flavor penetration and tenderize the meat, ensuring juicier results.
- Prevent chicken from sticking to the grill by cleaning and oiling grates before cooking, creating beautiful sear marks without tearing the meat.
- Adapt the recipe for dietary needs by using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream or creating a dairy-free white sauce with cashew cream for a lighter, plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg