Cajun Spiced Chicken Burger
Flattened chicken breast coated in Cajun spices and topped with cheese for a super quick lunch or dinner any day of the week!
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories273
- Carbs23g
- Protein32g
- Fat5g
- Saturates2g
- Sugars4g
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For the full list of ingredients and comprehensive instructions, please see the recipe card at the end of this post. Before you scroll, there’s important stuff to know in the blurb!
We love making our own spice blends, and find that you get a lot more for your money when you make it from scratch. Cajun is one of our favourites as it’s really customisable: if you like a little more kick, simply add more chilli powder!
We’ve used Cajun spice on these delicious chicken burgers, and topped with gooey cheese for a super simple dinner that’s on the table in only 20 minutes.
Perfect for summer and a tasty change to the classic beef burger, using chicken keeps it light, and gluten free ciabatta rolls mean that even those on gluten free diets can enjoy this dish!
Serve up with crispy potato wedges and a big, fresh salad for a weeknight treat that everyone will enjoy.
What diets are these Cajun Spiced Chicken Burger suitable for?
This Cajun Spiced Chicken Burger recipe is suitable for gluten free diets.
It can be made dairy free as long as you swap out the following ingredients for dairy free versions;
- Light burger cheese slices
Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.
Do you need any special ingredients to make Cajun Spiced Chicken Burger?
We’ve made our own Cajun spice mix in this recipe using easy to find ingredients that you can pick up in the spice aisle at the supermarket. You could also use 2tbsp of a ready made mix in place of our version, but watch out for added sugar to the pre-made mixes!
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How many calories are in this Cajun Spiced Chicken Burger recipe?
There are 273 calories per portion in this Cajun Spiced Chicken Burger recipe which means it falls into our Everyday Light category.
This Cajun Spiced Chicken Burger recipe is perfect if you’re following a calorie controlled diet and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
For the Cajun seasoning
Step 1
Mix together the Cajun seasoning ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
For the burgers
Step 2
Place the chicken breasts on a chopping board. Lay a piece of greaseproof paper over and gently bash the fat ends with a rolling pin so the breast is the same thickness all along.
Step 3
Cut each flattened chicken breast into two.
Step 4
Coat the chicken pieces in the Cajun seasoning on both sides.
Step 5
Place a large frying pan over a medium heat and spray with low calorie cooking spray. Place the chicken pieces in the pan and cook on one side for 3 minutes.
Step 6
Spray the top of the chicken with more low-calorie cooking spray and flip. Add the cheese slice to the top, cooking for 3 minutes on the other side. The chicken should be white throughout and the cheese melted.
Step 7
Take a bun (you can lightly toast if you like) and place one of the chicken pieces inside with some spinach leaves. Repeat with the rest of the buns and serve with an accompaniment of your choice.
What could I serve with Cajun Spiced Chicken Burger?
These burgers go really well with classic sides for a slimming friendly BBQ-style feast!
How do you know when Cajun Spiced Chicken Burger are cooked?
The burgers should be cooked until the chicken is white throughout with no pink remaining, and the cheese is melted.
Standard advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep your family safe.
How long can you keep Cajun Spiced Chicken Burger in the fridge?
Once you’ve cooked the chicken, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.
If you allow any leftovers to cool, make sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid and chill. You can keep leftovers of Cajun Spiced Chicken Burger in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so, and assemble the burger just before serving.
Can I freeze Cajun Spiced Chicken Burger?
Yes you can freeze the chicken before assembling the burger. This recipe can be frozen, but please remember to do the following;
- Freeze it as soon as it is cold enough.
- Use a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.
Don’t forget to add a label with what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer!
How do I reheat Cajun Spiced Chicken Burger?
From chilled: Place in a microwave proof container with loosely fitting lid and heat for 4-7 minutes until piping hot. Add the cheese slice for the last 30 seconds.
From frozen: Allow to defrost, and heat covered in the microwave for 3-5 minutes then stir. Cook for a further 5-7 minutes until piping hot.
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Cajun Spiced Chicken Burger
Flattened chicken breast coated in Cajun spices and topped with cheese for a super quick lunch or diet friendly dinner any day of the week!
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Prep Time
5 MINS
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Cook Time
15 MINS
- KCals 273
- Carbs 23G
Instructions
For the Cajun seasoning
- Mix together the Cajun seasoning ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
For the burgers
- Place the chicken breasts on a chopping board. Lay a piece of greaseproof paper over and gently bash the fat ends with a rolling pin so the breast is the same thickness all along.
- Cut each flattened chicken breast into two.
- Coat the chicken pieces in the Cajun seasoning on both sides.
- Place a large frying pan over a medium heat and spray with low calorie cooking spray. Place the chicken pieces in the pan and cook on one side for 3 minutes.
- Spray the top of the chicken with more low-calorie cooking spray and flip. Add the cheese slice to the top cooking for 3 minutes on the other side. The chicken should be white throughout and the cheese melted.
- Take a bun (you can lightly toast if you like) and place one of the chicken pieces inside with some spinach leaves. Repeat with the rest of the buns and serve with an accompaniment of your choice.
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JendavconMonday 13th November 2023
Hi can you cook the chicken in the air fryer ?
Cheryl LloydThursday 8th February 2024
This article has some really good advice about how to convert recipes for cooking in an air fryer 😊
https://pinchofnom.com/how-to-convert-recipes-to-an-air-fryer/
JaneThursday 15th July 2021
Can I use chicken thighs instead?
HollyMonday 26th July 2021
Hey Jane, yes skinless and boneless chicken thighs will be great for this Cajun Chicken Burger!
MichelleSaturday 27th March 2021
I have all 3 of your books and cannot wait for the fourth! The Crispy Jerk chicken Stack looks yummy and I am going to try them as I love your recipes, just curious as to what the dollop of sauce is that you have on top of the Stack on the photo is?
HollyMonday 29th March 2021
Hi Michelle, we’ve topped the Crispy Jerk Chicken Stack with a little jerk dipping sauce, hope that helps!
MariaSunday 14th March 2021
Hi 🙂
So happy to have found your site! It makes WW so much easier! Just wondering if the points here and on the KFC
Zinger include the buns?
HollyMonday 15th March 2021
Hi Maria, the nutritional information and points include the bun in this recipe but the KFC Zinger Burger Fakeaway would need a bun adding to the calories. If you scroll down to the bottom of the page you will find the recipe card with ingredients list, all of the ingredients listed there are included in the nutritional information so for some of our recipes accompaniments are suggested only, Hope that helps!
JessTuesday 9th March 2021
Can you use lettuce instead of spinach?
HollyWednesday 10th March 2021
Hi Jess, yes lettuce is fine instead of spinach, hope that helps!
Robyn LindoeTuesday 2nd February 2021
Really love these burgers, I have never thought to have spicy chicken burger but I’m glad I found this recipe as it was so tasty and easy to make. I couldn’t get gluten free ciabatta so had a whole meal roll instead and it tasted just as good!
HollyTuesday 2nd February 2021
Hey Robyn, so glad you enjoyed the Cajun Chicken Burgers!
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