Garlic Cajun Chicken Burgers & Chips
Juicy Cajun-spiced chicken burgers packed with garlic flavour, stacked into soft buns and served with crispy oven chips. A bold, satisfying fakeaway classic perfect for burger night.
Ingredients
For the Cajun Chicken Burgers
- 600g chicken breast, butterflied or sliced into fillets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
To Assemble
- 4 burger buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Red onion slices
- Cheese slices (optional)
Garlic Mayo (Optional)
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
- Squeeze of lemon juice
For the Chips
- 800g potatoes, cut into chips
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
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Step 1
Cooking Instructions
Cook the Chips
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Step 2
Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan).
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Step 3
Toss the chips with vegetable oil and salt.
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Step 4
Roast for 30–35 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp.
Season the Chicken
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Step 5
In a bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Step 6
Coat the chicken evenly.
Cook the Chicken
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Step 7
Heat a frying pan or griddle over medium-high heat.
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Step 8
Cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through and lightly charred.
Make the Garlic Mayo
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Step 9
Mix the mayonnaise with grated garlic and lemon juice.
Assemble the Burgers
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Step 10
Lightly toast the burger buns.
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Step 11
Add lettuce, chicken, cheese (if using), tomato, onion, and garlic mayo.
Serve
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Step 12
Serve the burgers hot with crispy chips on the side.
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