This Cajun Grilled Chicken With Alabama White Sauce recipe brings together spicy, smoky Cajun-seasoned chicken and a tangy, creamy Alabama white barbecue sauce. Perfect for summer grilling or a Southern-style dinner, this dish is bursting with flavor and easy to prepare.
For the Cajun Grilled Chicken:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Juice of 1/2 lemon
For the Alabama White Sauce:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp horseradish (prepared)
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
In a bowl, mix olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
Coat chicken breasts evenly with the spice mixture.
Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Meanwhile, prepare the Alabama white sauce by whisking all sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
Remove chicken from grill, let rest 5 minutes.
Serve grilled chicken drizzled with or dipped in the Alabama white sauce.
You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts for juicier results.
Sauce can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Add cayenne pepper to the seasoning for extra heat.