Cajun Marinated Chicken Recipes

CAJUN CHICKEN MARINADE

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Spicy and smoky, this Cajun chicken marinade is full of delicious flavor. It will become one of your favorite chicken breast recipes!

Provided by Nicole B.

Categories Main

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
2 small garlic cloves, (minced or pressed through a garlic press)
½ tablespoon smoked hot paprika*
½ teaspoon dried oregano
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon Hungarian paprika*
¼ teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, (pounded into even thickness)

Steps:

Whisk all marinade ingredients together in a bowl, then pour into a resealable plastic bag.
Add the chicken to the bag with the marinade and turn around to coat. Marinate in the fridge for 1 hour.
Take the chicken out of the marinade and grill until its internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. (about 5 minutes per side).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 kcal, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Protein 24.6 g, Fat 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 207 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0.3 g, ServingSize 1 serving