Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCheff Che Cafe & BarCajun Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Cajun Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Time45m
Serves2

Spicy cajun style grilled chicken, lettuce, swiss cheese, tomato, bacon, grilled red onions and chipotle aioli.

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Ingredients

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For the Cajun Chicken

For the Sandwich Assembly

Method

For the Cajun Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Start by flattening the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. This helps them cook evenly.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a bowl, mix the Cajun seasoning, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken breasts with the marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes, or overnight in the refrigerator for more flavor.

  3. 3

    Grill the Chicken

    Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from heat and let rest.

For the Sandwich Assembly

  1. 4

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess fat.

  2. 5

    Grill the Onions

    In the same skillet, add the sliced red onions and sauté them over medium heat until they are soft and caramelized, about 5 minutes.

  3. 6

    Prepare the Tomato

    Slice the tomato into even rounds.

  4. 7

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Spread chipotle aioli on the bottom half of each burger bun. Layer with lettuce, the grilled Cajun chicken, Swiss cheese, crispy bacon, grilled red onions, and tomato slices. Top with the other half of the bun.

  5. 8

    Serve

    Serve the Cajun chicken sandwiches immediately, with extra chipotle aioli on the side if desired.

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