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Cajun Chicken Thighs

Cajun Chicken Thighs

Try these Cajun Chicken Thighs for a tasty and lighter alternative to burgers. Paired with grilled pineapple, coleslaw, burger toppings, and toasted brioche buns, these Cajun chicken thigh “burgers” pack a punch of exotic flavour!

 


  • 4
  • 4
    brioche buns, toasted
  • 4
    rings of pineapple, grilled
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL)
    Mastro® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2
    tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL)
    coleslaw, pre-made
  • lettuce (iceberg, leaf lettuce), washed
  • salt to taste
  • Cajun Rub:
  • 3 tbsp (45mL)
    Mastro® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 cloves
    garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL)
    onion powder
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL)
    paprika
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL)
    brown sugar
  • 2 tsp (10 mL)
    thyme, dried
  • 2 tsp (10 mL)
    oregano, dried
  • 2 tsp (10 mL)
    coarse ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp (15 mL)
    salt
  1. OVEN:
  2. Pre-heat oven to 365°F.
  3. Assemble the ingredients for the Cajun Rub and mix together well.
  4. Rub the Cajun spice mixture onto each of the Lilydale® Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, and brown each side on a skillet with oil on medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking pan and bake for 25 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F.
  5. While the chicken thighs are in the oven, heat oil in a clean skillet on high heat, and brown the rings of pineapple on both sides. Salt lightly.
  6. To assemble sandwich: Spread mayo on the bottom of a toasted brioche bun. Add lettuce, ring of grilled pineapple, a Cajun chicken thigh, a tomato slice, and coleslaw. Repeat with remaining chicken, buns and condiments.
  7. BBQ:
  8. Pre-heat cleaned barbeque grill to medium-high heat.
  9. Assemble the ingredients for the Cajun Rub and mix together well.
  10. Rub the Cajun spices mixture onto the Lilydale® Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, and brush on oil. Brush oil onto pineapple rings and salt lightly. Grill chicken thighs on the barbeque for 10-15 minutes per side or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F.
  11. Grill pineapple on both sides until each ring is lightly browned.
  12. To assemble sandwich: Spread mayo on the bottom of a toasted brioche bun. Add lettuce, a ring of grilled pineapple, a Cajun chicken thigh, a tomato slice, and coleslaw. Repeat with remaining chicken, buns and condiments

Serve with grilled corn on the cob and garnish with lime and cilantro.

Recipe Overview

SERVES: 4

PREP TIME: 15 minutes

COOK TIME: 45 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 1 hour



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