This Cajun Grilled Chicken With Alabama White Sauce recipe blends bold, smoky Cajun spices with a rich, tangy mayo-based Alabama white BBQ sauce. Perfect for summer grilling, this Southern-style dish delivers a mouthwatering balance of heat and creamy coolness. It's a flavorful, high-protein meal ideal for family dinners or weekend cookouts.
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
Salt & black pepper to taste
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp prepared horseradish
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Salt & pepper to taste
Prep Chicken: Pat dry the chicken breasts. Rub with olive oil, then coat evenly with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Grill Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6–7 minutes per side or until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
Make Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together all Alabama White Sauce ingredients until smooth.
Serve: Let chicken rest 5 minutes, then serve with Alabama white sauce drizzled on top or on the side.
You can use chicken thighs if preferred.
Marinate chicken 1–2 hours for deeper flavor.
Store extra sauce in fridge up to 5 days.
Sauce can also be used as a dip or sandwich spread.