Cajun Chicken Burger
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
13 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
324 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Cajun Chicken Burger
Description
This recipe involves pounding chicken breasts for even cooking, then seasoning thoroughly with a warm Cajun spice mix including cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and black pepper. The chicken is cooked on a pre-oiled grill or frying pan until reaching safe internal temperature, developing a smoky crust.
The coleslaw combines shredded carrot, shredded red cabbage, and shredded lettuce tossed with Greek yogurt, crushed garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and fresh lime juice and zest for brightness. This cool topping offsets the spiced chicken's warmth and adds a crisp texture within the ciabatta rolls.
This burger is best eaten immediately while the chicken is juicy and the slaw remains crisp. Variations include adding grilled halloumi cheese, cooking methods beyond grilling, or serving without the bun in a low-carb style. Butterflying the chicken breast speeds cooking while maintaining moisture.
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 500 g chicken breast halved
- 1 tablespoon cumin ground
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 pinch salt sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper ground
For the coleslaw:
- 1 carrot shredded
- 0.25 red cabbage small; shredded
- 1 little gem lettuce shredded
- 3 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 1 garlic crushed, clove
- 1 pinch salt sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper ground
- 1 lime (juice and zest)
Other:
- 4 ciabatta rolls to serve
Instructions
- Pound 500 g Chicken breast so they are an even thickness.
- Mix together 1 tablespoon Ground cumin, 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon Ground coriander, 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper, 1 pinch Sea salt and 1 pinch Ground black pepper. Roll the chicken in it so each piece is evenly coated.
- With a paper towel, oil the grill of the BBQ and place the chicken on it. Cook for 4 minutes each side, making sure the chicken gets to 75°C/165°F.
- Meanwhile, put 1 Carrot, 0.25 Red cabbage, 1 Little gem lettuce, 3 tablespoon Greek yogurt, 1 Garlic clove, 1 pinch Sea salt, 1 pinch Ground black pepper and the juice of 1 Lime into a bowl and mix well.
- Put the burgers into 4 Ciabatta rolls and top with the coleslaw.
Notes
- Grilled halloumi cheese pairs well with the Cajun chicken for added richness.
- These burgers can be prepared by frying if grilling is not available.
- The Cajun spice mix also works well sprinkled on salmon for grilling.
- Best served immediately to maintain juiciness and slaw crunch.
- For a low-carb version, use large lettuce leaves instead of buns to wrap the burger.
- Butterflying chicken breasts allows faster cooking without drying out the meat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1burger | |
| Calories | 324kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 473mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 754mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 4309IU | 86% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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