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Spiced Marinade for Cajun Chicken

easy marinated chicken breasts

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This delicious Cajun chicken marinade has onion and garlic powders plus Cajun seasoning and more. It’s best to prepare this about an hour before you want to cook the chicken. I’d recommend a longer time in advance for a richer flavor. If you are looking for a spicy marinade for chicken breasts, this one works really well. It isn’t that spicy but it does have a bit of a flavor kick from the Cajun seasoning. You can serve the resulting chicken with your choice of fries or rice, as well as a veggie or two. If you enjoy Spanish or Mexican rice, that would also be a good serving idea. That way you can combine both veggies and rice in a single side dish. This Cajun chicken marinade is perfect for cooking novices because it’s really easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix the oil with the onion and garlic powders, salt and black pepper, and Cajun seasoning to create a paste.
  2. You can add additional oil if the paste is too thick.
  3. Now rub the marinade paste all over your chicken.
  4. Put the chicken in a Ziploc bag.
  5. Chill for around 3 hours.
  6. Now broil or grill the chicken for about 6 minutes per side (the exact cooking time depends on the chicken thickness).
  7. When the juices run clear, the chicken is done.