Mardi Gras Grilled Cajun Chicken
May 6, 2019
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 each skinless boneless chicken breast - halved
Directions
- Step 1 Combine dry spices in small bowl.
- Step 2 In a shallow glass dish large enough to hold chicken in a single layer, place lemon juice and oil. Add half of spice mix
- Step 3 stir to combine. Add chicken breasts, turning to coat both sides.
- Step 4 Marinate 30 to 60 minutes at room temperature or 2 to 3 hours in the refrigerator, covered.
- Step 5 Drain chicken from marinade and sprinkle both sides with remaining seasoning mix.
- Step 6 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.