Bead-Spiced Cajun Chicken Sandwich with Remoulade Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Grilled Cajun-seasoned chicken breast layered in a sandwich with crisp lettuce, tomato, and a tangy remoulade sauce inspired by Mardi Gras flavors. This Caribbean Mardi Gras recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, Cajun seasoning, and olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp hot sauce
• 1 tbsp capers, chopped
• 1 tbsp pickle relish
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 2 hamburger buns
• 4 leaves leaf lettuce
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rub 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts evenly with 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning and 1 tbsp olive oil. Let rest 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F, with nice grill marks.
3. Step 3: While chicken grills, whisk together 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp hot sauce, 1 tbsp chopped capers, 1 tbsp pickle relish, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tbsp ketchup in a bowl to make remoulade sauce.
4. Step 4: Toast 2 hamburger buns lightly on the grill or in a toaster.
5. Step 5: Assemble sandwiches by spreading remoulade sauce on both bun halves. Layer 2 leaves leaf lettuce, sliced tomato, grilled chicken breast, and thinly sliced 1/4 red onion on bottom bun, then top with bun crown.
6. Step 6: Serve immediately with extra remoulade sauce on the side if desired.