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Cajun Chicken Burgers


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Delicious Cajun chicken burgers packed with flavor and served on buns.


Ingredients

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  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 1 Onion (finely diced)
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper (finely diced)
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken
  • 12 Tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
  • 3 Cloves Garlic (minced or 1 Tablespoon pre-minced garlic)
  • 8 ounces Tomato Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 4 Hamburger Buns

Instructions

  1. Melt the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium low heat.
  2. Add the diced onions and bell pepper. Sauté for 7-8 minutes until softened.
  3. Add in the ground chicken, breaking it up as it cooks. Cook for about 5 minutes until it starts to brown slightly.
  4. Season the chicken with the cajun seasoning. Cook for 3-5 more minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Add in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until you can start to smell the garlic.
  6. Stir in the tomato sauce, brown sugar, hot sauce and salt. Mix until combined.
  7. Cook on low for 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently until the flavors are combined and sauce has thickened.
  8. Serve over the hamburger buns and enjoy!

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of cajun seasoning to your taste preference.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Cajun

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burger
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg