Cajun Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Name: Mama Stortini's Restaurant & Bars Cajun Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tbs olive oil; 2 tsp Cajun seasoning; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp kosher salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 1 tbs butter (for pan); 0.5 cups mayonnaise; 1 tsp chipotle in adobo (finely chopped); 0.5 tsp adobo sauce; 1 tsp fresh lime juice; 0.5 tsp honey; 0.125 tsp salt; 2 slices smoked gouda slices; 1 cups mixed greens (lettuce/arugula mix); 4 slices tomato; 2 pieces burger buns (or sandwich rolls); 1 tbs unsalted butter (for toasting buns)

Inspired by Mama Stortini's Restaurant & Bar

Time35m

Serves2

Cajun spiced chicken, chipotle mayo, smoked gouda, mixed greens, tomato.

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Ingredients

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Cajun Chicken

2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts

2 tbs olive oil

2 tsp Cajun seasoning

1 tsp Smoked paprika

1 tsp Watkins garlic powder

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 tbs butter (for pan)

Chipotle Mayo

1/2 cups Mayonnaise

1 tsp chipotle in adobo (finely chopped)

1/2 tsp adobo sauce

1 tsp Fresh lime juice

1/2 tsp Honey

1/8 tsp Celtic sea salt

Assembly & Toppings

2 slices smoked gouda slices

1 cups mixed greens (lettuce/arugula mix)

4 slices tomato

2 pieces burger buns (or sandwich rolls)

1 tbs unsalted butter (for toasting buns)

Method

Cajun Chicken

Pound / Score (optional)

If chicken breasts are thick, butterfly or gently pound them to an even thickness (about 1/2 inch) for even cooking. Pat dry with paper towels.

In a small bowl, mix Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Rub olive oil over both sides of the chicken breasts, then evenly coat both sides with the spice mix.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and let it melt and foam. Place the seasoned chicken in the skillet (do not overcrowd) and cook 4-5 minutes without moving, until a golden crust forms.

Flip the chicken and reduce heat to medium. Cook another 4-5 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C). If using thicker breasts, cover and cook 1-3 minutes more as needed. Remove chicken to a plate and tent loosely with foil to rest 5 minutes.

Chipotle Mayo

While the chicken rests, combine mayonnaise, finely chopped chipotle in adobo, adobo sauce, lime juice, honey, and salt in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and taste; adjust heat by adding more adobo or tempered with extra mayo if too spicy. Refrigerate until assembly.

Assembly & Toppings

Slice rested chicken breasts in half horizontally if thick or leave whole if thin. If using whole slices, place a slice of smoked gouda on each hot chicken piece so it softens/melts for 30–60 seconds, covering pan briefly if needed.

Butter the cut sides of the buns lightly. In a clean skillet or griddle over medium heat, toast buns cut-side down until golden, about 1-2 minutes.

Spread 1–2 tablespoons of chipotle mayo on the bottom half of each bun. Place the gouda-topped Cajun chicken on the mayo. Add mixed greens (about 1/2 cup per sandwich) and two tomato slices per sandwich. Spread a little mayo on the top bun as well, then close the sandwich.

Serve immediately. Optionally serve with pickles, fries, or a side salad.