A juicy chicken patty, boldly seasoned with homemade Cajun spice, seared until crispy-edged and glazed with a sticky **spicy-hiney sauce**. Topped with cool, creamy slaw, zesty pickles, and crisp potatoe chips — all hugged by a buttery toasted bun. It’s a fiery-sweet harmony of Louisiana heat, smoky sweetness, and crunch in every bite.
Cajun Glazed Chicken Burgerrecipe, perfect for a spicy-sweet twist on a classic:
Components
1. Cajun Chicken Patties
2. Spicy Honey Glaze
3. Toppings & Assembly
Ingredients
CAJUN seasoning:
3 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon Garlic powder
2 teaspoons Oregano
1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon red chilli flakes
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 tablespoon cumin powder
1 1/2 tablespoon Brown sugar
Cajun Chicken Patties:
4 pieces of chicken thigh
2 large eggs
2 tablespoon Lemon juice
¼ cup breadcrumbs (or panko)
¼ cup finely diced onion
¼ cup diced bell pepper (any color)
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust for heat)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tbsp black pepper
¼ cup Honey
¼ cup olive oil (for cooking)
Dredge:
2 cups All-purpose flour
2 teapoon Salt
1 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
Spicy Honey Glaze:
1/2 cup pure honey
3 tbsp hot sauce (e.g., Crystal, Frank’s, Tabasco)
1/2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 teaspoon Oregano
1 1/2 tbsp a vinegar
1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
sauce
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
½ tsp Cajun seasoning
Pinch of cayenne (optional, for extra heat)
Toppings & Assembly:
burger buns
Creamy Slaw:
2 1/2 cups Shredded cabbage
1 cup mayo,
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Oregano
1/2 tablespoon pepper.
Sliced pickles (bread & butter or dill)
thin sliced fried potato Chips
optional:
Sliced red onion or crispy fried onions
Butter (for toasting buns)
Instructions
1. Make the Glaze:
Combine all glaze ingredients in a small saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 5-8 minutes until slightly thickened. Set aside.
2. Prepare Patties:
In a bowl, gently mix ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, bell pepper, garlic, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. *Don’t overmix*.
Form into 4 equal patties, slightly larger than your buns (they shrink). Make a slight indent in the center to prevent puffing.
3. Cook Patties:
Heat oil in a skillet/grill pan over medium heat.
Cook patties for 5-7 minutes per side, until cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C). Reduce heat if browning too fast.
Glaze: In the last 2 minutes of cooking, brush both sides generously with the glaze. Flip and brush again. (Add cheese now if using).
4. Toast Buns:
Lightly butter cut sides of buns. Toast in a pan, oven, or toaster until golden.
5. Assemble Burgers:
* Bottom Bun: Spread a little extra glaze (optional).
* Patty: Place the glazed patty.
* Toppings: Add slaw, pickles, onion, and any extras.
* Top Bun: Add top bun and press gently.
Key Tips for Success
* Don’t Overmix: Handle chicken gently for tender patties.
* Cajun Seasoning: Use a good blend or make your own (paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, oregano, thyme, black pepper).
* Glaze Consistency: Simmer until syrupy – it should coat the back of a spoon.
* Temperature: Ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) for safety.
* Juicy Chicken: Ground thigh meat has more fat than breast. Adding veggies also keeps moisture in.
* Toast Buns: Essential to prevent sogginess from the glaze and slaw.
* Balance: The creamy slaw and pickles cut through the glaze’s heat and sweetness perfectly.
Enjoy your deliciously bold Cajun Glazed Chicken Burger! Serve with extra pickles and sweet potato fries. 🍔🔥
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