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Flavorful Summer S Chicken Recipe Easy Spicy Cajun Glaze for Dinner

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A quick and easy grilled chicken recipe featuring a bold, spicy Cajun glaze that is smoky, tangy, and satisfying—perfect for summer dinners and backyard BBQs.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 700 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional but recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Stir well to blend the dry spices evenly.
  3. Add lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce to the dry spice mixture. Whisk until smooth and thick.
  4. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 400°F / 200°C). Lightly oil the grill pan surface if using.
  5. Brush olive oil over the chicken breasts. Place them on the grill.
  6. After 3-4 minutes, brush a generous layer of the spicy glaze on top of the chicken. Flip and glaze the other side.
  7. Continue grilling and glazing every 3-4 minutes, building a sticky, caramelized coating without burning. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness after about 15 minutes total (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
  8. Remove chicken from heat and tent loosely with foil. Let rest for 5 minutes to redistribute juices.
  9. Slice against the grain and spoon any leftover glaze from the pan over the top before serving.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Watch the glaze carefully to avoid burning due to sugar content. Resting the chicken after grilling is essential for juicy results. For gluten-free, substitute Worcestershire sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Adjust cayenne and hot sauce for desired spice level.

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Keywords: spicy chicken, Cajun glaze, grilled chicken, summer recipe, easy dinner, backyard BBQ, smoky chicken, quick chicken recipe

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