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Cajun Chicken

Submitted by grillman

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A spicy, grilled, chicken dish from the deep South of the US.

Original recipe serves 4.

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper ; ground
1 teaspoon thyme ; crushed
2 tablespoons canola oil
black pepper ; to taste
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 pound chicken ; boneless, skinless breasts
1 clove garlic ; thinly sliced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon oregano ; dried
salt ; to taste
1 teaspoon sage ; crushed

Preparation:

Use a sharp knife to cut 2 or 3 slits into each chicken breast. Insert a slice of garlic into each slit and season with salt and black pepper to taste. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cayenne pepper, sage, oregano, paprika and thyme. Rub chicken with the spice mixture. Chill in refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours. In a small bowl, mix canola oil and lemon juice. Brush oil mixture onto seasoned chicken. Preheat a grill to medium heat. Grill for 12 to 15 minutes or until juices run clear, turning once.

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Nutrition Information*
per serving
Based on a 2000 calorie diet

DV %

12.6
--
2
5
21.8
23.8
49.3
3.8


Calories: 251.2
Total Sugars: 3.7g
Carb.: 6g
Fiber: 1.2g
Total Fats: 14.2g
Cholesterol: 71.4mg
Protein: 24.6g
Sodium: 92mg

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*Data provided by USDA


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By Anonymous User (from IP: 69.205.187.---) on 2006-09-10 02:30:18
Very good. Goes well with some kind of rice dish. We had this with a store-bought "New Orleans style" rice pilaf.
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