Description
Experience the bold and smoky flavors of Louisiana with these easy-to-make Cajun Grilled Chicken Sandwiches, perfect for any backyard barbecue or weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6–8 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon white pepper (optional)
- 4 brioche hamburger buns
- 4 lettuce leaves (butter lettuce or iceberg)
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese (optional)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cajun seasoning blend by mixing paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, and white pepper in a small bowl.
- Pound chicken breasts to ½-inch thickness and season with olive oil and Cajun seasoning.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400-450°F).
- Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and hot sauce for the sandwich sauce.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through, adding cheese during the last 2 minutes if desired.
- Rest the chicken for 5 minutes under aluminum foil.
- Toast brioche buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes.
- Assemble the sandwiches with sauce, lettuce, chicken, tomato, and onion.
Notes
Don’t skip the resting time for juicy chicken. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 100mg