Home Style Cajun Chicken - No Matter Where You Live

Eating authentic cuisine from a certain place is definitely a sought-after experience, just like when eating Cajun chicken. However, one does not have to exert too much effort and travel all their way into the country just to be able to taste the delectable dish.

Cajun chicken tastes like most Southern dishes do. They are all made up of grains, usually rice, with a mixture of meat or seafood and vegetables and then added with spices, the most distinct flavor in any Southern meal.

If you want to your taste buds to be able to enjoy such a meal then you do not have to worry about travelling far down south, you can actually make Cajun chicken right at the comforts of your very own kitchen. It may not be near perfection as the original, but with your constant practice in making the dish, it should be next to the best.

In order to make a delicious Cajun chicken, you will need your chicken, of course. For the Cajun chicken recipe, you can use halved boneless chicken breasts that are pounded until its thickness is about a half inch. You will also need some vegetable oil, lemon pepper, as well as some seasoning, preferably the Cajun seasoning and some dried Italian-style seasoning, too.

Now that you have everything prepared, you are all ready to start making your Cajun chicken. First, you have to mix all of your seasonings, oil and lemon pepper in a bowl. You should also be adding in some garlic pepper according to your taste. This will serve as the marinade for your chicken. To make sure that your chicken tastes good to the bone, you should not only coat the chicken with the mixture but you also have to soak it in there and refrigerate it for at least half an hour.

Once that is all taken care of, prepare the in which you are to cook your Cajun chicken and preheat it. Oil the grill grates so that your chicken will not stick to it. Then, drain the chicken - you will not need the marinade anymore - and place it on the grill. Your chicken should be cooked for around 6 to 8 minutes on each side.

When you prepare your Cajun chicken for serving, you can style it up so it looks more presentable. Aside from serving over dinner and other formal gatherings, you can also slice up your Cajun chicken and make a sandwich out of it for your kids to eat at school.

Now, you and your family do not have to go so far to be able to eat Cajun chicken. You can cook and enjoy it straight from home and share a few laughs over dinner, too. Truly, it can make any meal a wonderful experience - you do not only get the chance to get your tummies full, you also have the chance to bond with your family and friends over dinner.

Grilled Cajun Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• For the Rub:
• 1 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 pounds chicken wings, cut into drumettes and flats
• For the Sauce
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• Type of fire:two-zone indirect
• Grill heat:medium-high

Procedures

1. 1
   
   In a small bowl, mix together baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
2. 2
   
   Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. Place wings in a large bowl and sprinkle seasoning mixture, tossing to evenly coat. Arrange wings in a single layer on wire rack set inside a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, leaving a little space between each wing. Place baking sheet with wings in refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
3. 3
   
   When ready to grill, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Set aside.
4. 4
   
   Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and arrange the coals on one side of the charcoal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Place the wings skin side up over the cool side of the grill, cover, and cook until skins are crisp and and browned, about 45 minutes.
5. 5
   
   Transfer wings to a large bowl. Add in sauce and toss to thoroughly coat wings. Transfer to a platter and serve immediately.

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