Dinner
Honey Smoked Cajun Chicken
Honey Smoked Cajun Chicken is a spicy and sweet grilled dish featuring a smoky flavor that's juicy and flavorful. This recipe is a must-try for your next barbecue feast. You guys asked for a bold and delicious dinner idea, and here it is! The secret's in the marinade—honey, spices, and avocado oil work wonders on the chicken, making it incredibly tender and tasty.
Dinner
Honey Smoked Cajun Chicken
Honey Smoked Cajun Chicken is a spicy and sweet grilled dish featuring a smoky flavor that's juicy and flavorful. This recipe is a must-try for your next barbecue feast. You guys asked for a bold and delicious dinner idea, and here it is! The secret's in the marinade—honey, spices, and avocado oil work wonders on the chicken, making it incredibly tender and tasty.
The Recipe
Ingredients
Marinade
- Honey
- Spices (as listed below)
- Avocado oil
- Small splash of vinegar
Butter
- Melted butter
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
Instructions
- 1
Mix honey, spices, and avocado oil to create a marinade paste.
- 2
Score the chicken with a knife to allow the marinade to penetrate the inside. Mix the chicken with the marinade well.
- 3
Add a small splash of vinegar to the chicken and let it sit for as long as possible.
- 4
Smoke the chicken at 250 degrees Fahrenheit for about 40 minutes, or alternatively, bake at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
- 5
Prepare a quick butter by mixing melted butter, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- 6
Once the chicken is almost at temperature, brush the butter mixture all over it.
- 7
Sear the chicken over a direct flame to achieve grill marks and finish cooking.
- 8
Remove the chicken once it reaches the desired temperature and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
- 9
Slice the chicken and serve. It should be tender and fall apart easily.
Helpful Notes
- ◈Use avocado oil for its high smoke point to prevent burning.
- ◈Let the chicken rest after cooking to retain its juices.
The Recipe
Instructions
- 1
Mix honey, spices, and avocado oil to create a marinade paste.
- 2
Score the chicken with a knife to allow the marinade to penetrate the inside. Mix the chicken with the marinade well.
- 3
Add a small splash of vinegar to the chicken and let it sit for as long as possible.
- 4
Smoke the chicken at 250 degrees Fahrenheit for about 40 minutes, or alternatively, bake at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
- 5
Prepare a quick butter by mixing melted butter, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- 6
Once the chicken is almost at temperature, brush the butter mixture all over it.
- 7
Sear the chicken over a direct flame to achieve grill marks and finish cooking.
- 8
Remove the chicken once it reaches the desired temperature and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
- 9
Slice the chicken and serve. It should be tender and fall apart easily.
Helpful Notes
- ◈Use avocado oil for its high smoke point to prevent burning.
- ◈Let the chicken rest after cooking to retain its juices.