Charred Cajun Chicken Po’Boy Sandwich with Spicy Remoulade

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

A classic New Orleans sandwich featuring Cajun-spiced grilled chicken, crisp lettuce, and a zesty remoulade sauce on a toasted French roll. This Creole-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, Cajun seasoning, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 French rolls
• 1 cup, shredded leaf lettuce
• 4 slices sliced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp hot sauce
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 clove minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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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 for 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
2. Step 2: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Grill chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and charred grill marks appear. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp hot sauce, 1 tsp paprika, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to make spicy remoulade sauce.
4. Step 4: Slice 2 French rolls lengthwise without cutting all the way through and toast lightly on the grill until warm and slightly crisp.
5. Step 5: Spread 2 tbsp of the spicy remoulade sauce inside each roll. Layer with shredded 1 cup leaf lettuce, 4 slices of tomato, and the sliced grilled Cajun chicken. Drizzle remaining remoulade over the chicken.
6. Step 6: Serve immediately with pickles or your favorite side.