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.
This is not just any chicken burger, this is a juicy, Cajun spiced chicken burger. It doesn't stop there either. This burger is topped with a creamy lime coleslaw that compliments it perfectly. Serve it with some homemade (cajun spiced) fries and you have yourself an epic burger and fries combo.
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Why you will love it
- A new way to eat lean chicken
- Low in fat
- Just 400 calories per burger
- Easy to adapt with other spices
Step by step
One: Pound the chicken breasts so they are an even thickness.
Two: Mix the spices and salt and pepper together and roll the chicken breast in them so they are evenly coated.
Three: With a paper towel, oil the BBQ or grill and place the chicken on it. Cook for 4 minutes each side making sure the chicken gets to 75° Celsius.
Four Meanwhile, put all of the ingredients for the coleslaw in to a large bowl and mix well.
Five: When the burgers are cooked, put them in the ciabatta rolls and top with coleslaw.
Is it easy to make?
This is a really simple chicken burger, as you just mix some spices together, roll the chicken breasts in it and throw them on the barbecue grill.
You could always use a ready made Cajun mix, but it is just 5 ingredients to make your own, and I bet you already have them in your cupboard. This is a great way to make chicken breasts a little more exciting.
Serving suggestions
Burgers and fries are such a classic combination, but why not try something a little different. Serve this burger either with Baked Sweet Potato Fries or Garlic Potato Wedges.
We use this Cajun mix to put on salmon and then put it under the grill for 12 minutes. Add that to a salad with a sprinkling of goats cheese and pine nuts. It's one of our favourite quick and simple salads. See, burgers and salads - that's what I call a balanced diet!
FAQs
If you want to eat these burgers but don't fancy getting the BBQ out to make them, then you don't have to! You can cook the chicken breasts under the grill or even fry them for a super quick burger.
That is a Friday night winning dinner to me! These Cajun Chicken Burgers would be ready quicker than it would take for a takeaway to arrive.
Yes, they are much lighter than the average burger. You don't even need to have these as a burger at all. You can just cook up the chicken breasts and slice them up for a light summer salad, or even put them in tacos. Have you tried our Grilled Chicken Tacos?
If you want to make these Cajun Chicken Burgers even lighter, swap out the bread bun for a giant lettuce leaf.
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Recipe
Cajun Chicken Burger
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 500 g (1 lb) Chicken breast - halved
- 1 tablespoon Ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 pinch Sea salt and black pepper
For the coleslaw:
- 1 Carrot - shredded
- 0.25 Red cabbage - small; shredded
- 1 Little gem lettuce - shredded
- 3 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 1 Garlic clove - crushed
- 1 pinch Sea salt and black pepper
- 1 Lime - (juice and zest)
Other:
- 4 Ciabatta rolls - to serve
Instructions
- 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.
- 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)
- Meanwhile, put all of the coleslaw ingredients in to a bowl and mix well.
- Put the burgers into the ciabatta rolls and top with the coleslaw.
Notes
- Add some extra greens to this burger by topping it with Broccoli Slaw instead.
- Want some cheese on this? Grilled halloumi would go very well on it.
- You can grill or fry these burgers instead if it isn't BBQ season.
- Use this cajun seasoning to sprinkle on salmon too and put it under the grill.
Brooke
Made this tonight for dinner and everyone in my family loved it!!
Dannii
So glad you all enjoyed it!
Lauren Vavala | DeliciousLittleBites
Oh wow! This Cajun Chicken Burger is calling my name! I LOVE all these big flavors!
Jocelyn
Made this for lunch today and could easily lose the bread and just have the coleslaw and chicken on its own! This coleslaw was so fresh tasting I certainly don’t miss the heavy Mayo ones
Another great recipe!
Baxter @ Foodtalko
I loved this. Even my kids loved it. And they are hard to please.
Dannii
I'm so glad everyone enjoyed it. Thanks for coming back to let us know!
Charla @ That Girl Cooks Healthy
I love a good ole cajun chicken burger - so flavorsome and very very filling.
Patty
I love a good chicken burger and pairing it with cole slaw is my favorite way of enjoying a burger, awesome!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
What is a burger without a little bit of a kick? This sounds so tasty and flavourful and a perfect option for a BBQ!
Emily
Oh yum this looks so delicious, I love homemade coleslaw and adding it to a burger is the best!
Brian Jones
The flavours in that seasoning sound superb, great sounding burger!
Tina | The Worktop
Yum! This will be a go to recipe this summer. That slaw looks so good.
camila hurst
what a delicious burger! Absolutely love the slaw!! I am going to pin this for later! Thank you for this delicious recipe my dear!!
Susie
My mouth is watering and it is only 8am! I love having chicken on the grill in the summer and I love that you included the recipe for coleslaw. I am always looking for good coleslaw recipes! I am saving this recipe for sure.
Sara Thompson
That seasoning sounds really easy. I might make up a big batch of it to keep in the cupboard for other meals. I saw on your Instagram that you used it a lot when camping to add flavour.
Hannah
We had these on a bbq yesterday and they were delicious. The seasoning was really easy and everyone loved them. Thanks Dannii.
Anna @AnnaTheApple
Ahh I love chicken burgers and ciabatta rolls are such a good pairing!
Louise
Ooh, this looks absolutely divine. I've not had a chicken burger in SO long. I may just have to make myself one of these this next week!
Louise x
Chris
You deserve it Louise
Kara
OMG that looks amazing, I love Cajun chicken
Nicol
You can never go wrong with a Cajun burger. I would easily demolish two haha looks so delish, great recipe
Stephanie Merry
Ooooh that looks amazing! I never think of doing chicken on a BBQ, but this looks delicious! x
Yeah Lifestyle
The with weather getting warmer and warmer, we are having more light BBQ style food, never tried these cajun chicken burgers before but it looks like something I am going to make over the weekend.