Cajun Chicken Marinade
Use this easy Cajun chicken marinade recipe to make spicy, flavorful grilled chicken! Serve with potatoes, pasta, or salad.
Servings 6
Calories 133kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup vinegar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons coarse ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Put the vegetable oil, vinegar, and spices in a bowl and stir to combine.
- Flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness and then place them in a gallon-sized ziptop bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal the bag, and turn to coat. Place in the fridge to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grease the grill grates before adding the chicken. Discard the remaining marinade. Cook the chicken for 12-15 minutes, turning it over halfway through cooking or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 1-2 months.
Nutrition calculated using 1/4 of the marinade, since most of it is discarded.
Nutrition
Serving: 4ounces | Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 437mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 218IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
