Recipes
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!
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4
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4brioche buns, toasted
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4rings of pineapple, grilled
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3 tbsp (45 mL)Mastro® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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2tomatoes
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1/2 cup (125 mL)coleslaw, pre-made
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lettuce (iceberg, leaf lettuce), washed
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salt to taste
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Cajun Rub:
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3 tbsp (45mL)Mastro® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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3 clovesgarlic, minced
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1 tbsp (15 mL)onion powder
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1 tbsp (15 mL)paprika
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1 tbsp (15 mL)brown sugar
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2 tsp (10 mL)thyme, dried
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2 tsp (10 mL)oregano, dried
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2 tsp (10 mL)coarse ground black pepper
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2 tsp (15 mL)salt
- OVEN:
- Pre-heat oven to 365°F.
- Assemble the ingredients for the Cajun Rub and mix together well.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- BBQ:
- Pre-heat cleaned barbeque grill to medium-high heat.
- Assemble the ingredients for the Cajun Rub and mix together well.
- 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.
- Grill pineapple on both sides until each ring is lightly browned.
- 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