Yesss! 🔥🍗 Cajun Grilled Chicken is smoky, spicy, and packed with bold Louisiana flavor. It’s super versatile — throw it on salads, rice bowls, sandwiches, or just eat it straight off the grill. Here’s a foolproof version to fire up your taste buds:
🌶️🔥 Cajun Grilled Chicken Recipe
🕒 Time: 30–40 minutes
🍽 Serves: 3–4
Ingredients:
- 500g–700g boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon (optional, for a little zing)
Cajun Spice Mix (or use store-bought):
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust heat)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- Optional: pinch of brown sugar (for caramelized edges)
Instructions:
- Marinate the Chicken:
Mix all the Cajun spices with olive oil and lemon juice.
Rub generously all over the chicken. Let marinate for at least 20 minutes (overnight = 🔥 flavor). - Grill It:
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Grill chicken 5–7 mins per side until cooked through and lightly charred.
Internal temp should hit 165°F (75°C). - Rest & Slice:
Let it rest a few minutes, then slice and serve.
🍽️ Serving Ideas:
- Over Cajun rice or dirty rice
- In a spicy chicken sandwich with slaw
- On a salad with avocado & ranch
- In a wrap or taco with chipotle mayo
- As a protein boost for mac & cheese or pasta
Want to turn this into a creamy Cajun pasta? Or make a Cajun chicken & shrimp combo? I got spicy Southern fusion ideas if you want ‘em! 😎
