Cajun Cookin' Chicken
With three different peppers and two powders, this cajun cookin chicken is a scrumptious addition to the grilled chicken recipe family. Most grilled chicken recipes don't have this much flavor without adding fat!
Cooking MethodGrilling
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
Instructions
- Combine dry spices in small bowl.
- In Shallow glass dish large enough to hold chicken in a single layer, place lemon juice and oil.
- Add half of spice mix; stir to combine, then add chicken breasts, turning to coat both sides.
- Marinate 30 to 60 minutes at room temperature or 2 to 3 hours in the refrigerator, covered.
- Drain chicken from marinade and sprinkle both sides with remaining seasoning mix.
- Place breasts on hot grill with the thin ends away from the flames.
- Cook, turning once, until just cooked through, 3 to 8 minutes per side, depending on heat intensity and thickness of meat.
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