HOW TO MAKE A CAJUN CHICKEN BURGER

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Cajun Chicken Burger

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

8 mins

Total Time

13 mins

 

If you are looking for a lean burger this BBQ season, then chicken burgers are the way to go! Don't stick with a plain chicken burger when you can have this Cajun Chicken Burger. It's smoky, zesty and has a little bit of a kick to it. Pair is with some creamy slaw for a burger that will go down a storm at any BBQ.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Barbecue

Keyword: barbecue, bbq, burger, cajun, chicken

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 402 kcal

Author: Dannii

Ingredients

For the chicken:

• 2 Large chicken breasts, halved
• 1 tbsp Ground cumin
• 1 tbsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp Ground coriander
• 1 tsp cayenne
• A pinch of sea salt and black pepper

For the coleslaw:

• 1 Large carrot, shredded
• ¼ Small red cabbage, shredded
• 1 Head of little gem lettuce, shredded
• 3 tbsp Greek yoghurt
• 1 Garlic clove, crushed
• A pinch of sea salt and black pepper
• Juice and zest of 1 lime

Other:

• 4 Ciabatta rolls to serve.

Instructions

1. Pound the chicken breasts so they are an even thickness. Mix the spices and salt and pepper together and roll the chicken in it so each piece is evenly coated.
2. 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 Celsius (165 Fahrenheit)
3. Meanwhile, put all of the coleslaw ingredients in to a bowl and mix well.
4. Put the burgers into the ciabatta rolls and top with the coleslaw.

Nutrition Facts

Cajun Chicken Burger

Amount Per Serving (1 burger)

Calories 402Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Sodium 404mg17%

Potassium 336mg10%

Total Carbohydrates 43g14%

Dietary Fiber 4g16%

Sugars 3g

Protein 39g78%

Vitamin A85%

Vitamin C39%

Calcium4%

Iron9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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