Name: CAJUN STYLE CHICKEN
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 10 pieces chicken (I like to use legs and thighs but choose whatever makes you happy!); Butter; Spice Rub; 1 tsp paprika; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp onion powder; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp dried oregano; ½ tsp dried basil; ¼ tsp dried thyme; ¼ tsp black pepper; ¼ tsp white pepper; ¼ tsp cayenne pepper; Smoker; Small bowl; Foil pan; Instant read thermometer

CAJUN STYLE CHICKEN

Jason Glover

Servings

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Calories

455

Crisp, tender, grilled chicken with incredible flavor thanks to a super simple Cajun rub! You probably already have everything you need on your spice rack! Oh, and there's butter involved so you know it's gonna be good!

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS

10 pieces chicken (I like to use legs and thighs but choose whatever makes you happy!)
Butter
Spice Rub
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried basil
¼ tsp dried thyme
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp white pepper
¼ tsp cayenne pepper

Tools

Directions

DIRECTIONS

Preheat your grill or smoker to 400°F.
Combine all ingredients for the spice rub in a bowl and mix well.
Generously season your chicken pieces with the rub and place in a large foil pan. Top each piece of chicken with about a 1/2 tablespoon cube of butter.
Cook until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached, about 30 minutes.
Enjoy!