Cajun Garlic Chicken Marinade

This Cajun Garlic Chicken Marinade is bold, smoky, and perfect for spice lovers. With Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and Greek yogurt, it not only adds flavor but also tenderizes the chicken. Use it for grilled, baked, or pan-seared chicken when you want that Southern-inspired heat with a creamy twist.

Author: Hunt4Shredz

Category: Dinner

Cuisine: Other

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 1 marinade batch for ~1.5 lbs chicken

Calories: 256 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 ½ tablespoon - olive oil
1 ½ tablespoon - lemon juice
1 ½ tablespoon - non-fat Greek yogurt
1 ½ tablespoon - Cajun seasoning
1 ½ teaspoon - smoked paprika
1 ½ teaspoon - garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoon - onion powder
¾ teaspoon - salt
½ teaspoon - black pepper

Instructions

Whisk all marinade ingredients together in a bowl or resealable bag.
Add about 1.5 lbs of chicken and coat thoroughly.
Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before cooking.