Cajun Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Hand-breaded butterfly chicken breast, coated with our homemade Cajun sauce, golden-fried & topped with hickory-smoked bacon, Pepper Jack cheese & a side of zesty Chipotle Ranch.
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Ingredients
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Cajun Chicken Sandwich Ingredients
Method
Cajun Chicken Sandwich Directions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Butterfly the chicken breast and pound it to an even thickness. Season both sides with Cajun seasoning.
- 2
Breading Station
Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with a bit of Cajun seasoning.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dip the chicken first in the flour, then in the eggs, and finally coat it with the breadcrumbs.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 5
Cook the Bacon
In the same skillet, cook the hickory-smoked bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- 6
Assemble the Sandwich
On the bottom half of the hamburger bun, place the fried chicken, then add the crispy bacon and top with Pepper Jack cheese. Spread the Chipotle Ranch dressing on the top half of the bun and place it on top.
- 7
Serve
Serve the sandwich with extra Chipotle Ranch dressing on the side.
