Description
Smokey cajun chicken burger delivers bold Louisiana-inspired flavors that dance across your palate with fiery spice and perfect seasoning. Crispy chicken, zesty sauce, and fresh toppings create an irresistible sandwich you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground chicken
- 2 strips bacon (cooked and cut in half)
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
Binding and Vegetable Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup red bell pepper (finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons green onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped or minced)
- 1 slice red onion
Seasoning and Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- Mayonnaise
- Sriracha sauce
- 2 brioche buns (toasted)
Instructions
- Blend ground chicken with egg, breadcrumbs, diced red bell pepper, chopped green onion, smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, sea salt, black pepper, and minced garlic until thoroughly incorporated.
- Shape the meat mixture into four uniform patties, ensuring consistent thickness for even cooking.
- Preheat a skillet with avocado oil over medium heat (375°F), carefully positioning patties to avoid overcrowding.
- Flatten patties gently with a spatula, creating a crisp exterior and allowing for consistent heat distribution.
- Cook patties for 4-5 minutes on initial side until golden brown and edges show signs of cooking through.
- Flip patties and immediately top each with a slice of cheddar cheese, covering skillet with lid to promote melting for 3-4 minutes.
- Simultaneously toast burger buns and spread a blend of mayonnaise and sriracha sauce on each half for enhanced flavor profile.
- Assemble burgers by layering crispy patty on bottom bun, topping with thinly sliced red onion and crisp bacon strips.
- Crown with top bun, ensuring all components are securely positioned.
- Serve immediately while burger remains hot and cheese maintains its melted consistency.
Notes
- Try different ground meats like turkey or lean beef for varied flavor profiles and textures.
- Swap breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed pork rinds for a low-carb version.
- Add extra moisture by incorporating grated zucchini or finely chopped jalapeños into the chicken mixture to prevent dryness.
- For a healthier twist, replace bacon with grilled portobello mushrooms or turkey bacon to reduce saturated fat content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 820 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1150 mg
- Fat: 60 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 40 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg