Cajun Chicken Sandwich Recipe
This Cajun Chicken Sandwich is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner! Featuring tender baked chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, a creamy Cajun sauce, and your favorite toppings, this flavor-packed sandwich is sure to be a hit!
Servings: 4
Calories: 391kcal
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast 6-8 ounces
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
For serving
- 4 hamburger buns
- ¼ onion thinly sliced
- 1 large tomato sliced
- 2 lettuce leaves
- 2 slices Monterey Jack cheese
Cajun Sauce
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- ¼ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the chicken breast in half and then place plastic wrap over the chicken breast slices. Gently pound the chicken with a meat mallet or rolling pin to an even thickness of about ½ inch.
- Brush both sides of each chicken breast slice with olive oil and then sprinkle Cajun seasoning evenly over both sides of each piece, gently patting it into the meat.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a baking dish. Bake them for 11-13 minutes or until the thickest part reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). At this point, if you want, you can broil the chicken for 2-3 minutes to brown it.
- Combine the Greek yogurt and Cajun seasoning in a small bowl. Mix the ingredients well and then set them aside.
- Once cooked, remove the spicy Cajun chicken from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes.
- Assemble your Cajun chicken sandwiches and serve immediately with potato chips, French fries, or onion rings.
Notes
- Pat your chicken dry: Drying the chicken allows the seasoning to stick to it better.
- Infuse the Cajun flavor: Let the seasoned chicken sit for 10 minutes before cooking to enhance the flavor.
- Toast the buns: Toasting the buns adds texture and helps prevent sogginess.
- Slice onions and tomatoes just before serving: This ensures maximum freshness and flavor retention.
- Broil for a few minutes: Broil the chicken for 2-3 minutes at the end of cooking to brown it.
Nutrition
Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 441mg | Potassium: 689mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2334IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 205mg | Iron: 3mg