Grilled Baby Chicken Cajun Style Recipe

Name: Grilled Baby Chicken Cajun Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 baby chickens; lemon wedge (to garnish); Stuffing; 2 red peppers, deseeded and chopped; 2 small onions, chopped; 5 cloves garlic, crushed (the recipe says 3); 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 3 tablespoons virgin olive oil (I use less as usual); salt

Servings: persons

1
Cut each bird along the backbone and remove the backbones of each.
2
(the birds are'spatchcocked' is the term) Lay the birds on a hard surface and put pressure on the breastbone to flatten them Loosen the skin from the flesh but do not tear it right from the breast till the thighs.
3
Put all the stuffing ingredients in a blender (except the oil and salt) and puree Keeping the motor running on low slowly mix in the oil till well blended.
4
Add the salt to taste, Spread the stuffing (a 1/4 for each bird) evenly between the skin and flesh of each bird.
5
Refrigerate for 4 to 24 hours.
6
Grill under low heat for 30 mins.
7
Garnish with the lemon wedges and serve.

303

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 baby chickens, lemon wedge (to garnish), Stuffing, 2 red peppers, deseeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Grilled Baby Chicken Cajun Style falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Baby Chicken Cajun Style

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