Grilled Sweet Cajun Chicken (Print-Friendly Version)
Juicy chicken breasts marinated in Cajun spice and brown sugar, perfect grilled for any meal.
# Ingredients:
→ For the marinade
01 -
60 ml olive oil
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3 tablespoons Cajun spice blend
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
→ For the chicken
04 -
2 large chicken breasts
# Steps:
01 -
In a zip-lock bag or non-reactive container, mix olive oil, Cajun spice blend, and brown sugar. Combine thoroughly by squishing the bag or stirring in the container.
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Place each chicken breast flat on a chopping board. Slice horizontally through each breast to create two thin fillets from each piece.
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Add all chicken fillets to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 12-24 hours for optimal flavor.
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Preheat the grill or place a frying pan over medium-high heat until hot.
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Remove chicken from the marinade. Grill or pan-fry each fillet for 3-4 minutes per side, turning once, until the chicken is cooked through.
# Notes & Tips:
01 -
If your Cajun seasoning does not contain salt, add 1 teaspoon of salt to the marinade.
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Marinated chicken can be frozen in the marinade for up to 6 months; defrost in the refrigerator before cooking.