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Cajun Chicken & Avocado Burger with Baby Spinach Salad
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 579 kcal / serving
- ★ 4.1 on Mealime
A grilled Cajun chicken burger paired with creamy avocado and fresh tomato, balanced by a bright spinach salad. This quick weeknight combination offers crisp greens with juicy, spice-kissed chicken for easy plates.
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Ingredients
- 1avocado
- ½ (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
- ½ lbchicken breasts, boneless skinless
- 1tomato
- 2whole grain buns or rolls
- avocados
- tomatoes
From the pantry: balsamic vinegar, black pepper, coriander, ground, cumin, ground, Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, oregano, dried, paprika, salt, virgin coconut oil
Cookware
chef's knife · cutting board · grill pan, outdoor grill, or skillet · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · salad spinner (optional) · tongs · whisk or fork
Directions
- Heat a grill pan, outdoor grill, or skillet over medium heat.
- Whisk together cumin, coriander, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper to form the Cajun rub.
- Split the chicken breasts horizontally to create thin fillets, then rub all sides with the spice mix.
- Lightly oil the cooking surface and cook the chicken fillets until golden and cooked through, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- In a bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Wash and dry the spinach, reserve a small handful for the burgers, then toss the rest with the dressing.
- Wash and slice the tomato into rounds; halve and pit the avocado, then slice while still in the skin and scoop out.
- Toast the buns on the grill or in the skillet until lightly browned.
- Spread Dijon on the buns, layer with the remaining spinach, top with chicken, tomato, and avocado, and serve with the spinach salad on the side.
Two tips
- Plan ahead by mixing the Cajun rub and dressing a day ahead; store in the fridge for faster assembly.
- If you want a serving variation, place extra avocado slices on the side for dipping or topping the burgers.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 579 kcal
- Protein
- 35 g
- Carbs
- 31 g
- Fat
- 37 g
- Fiber
- 11 g
- Sodium
- 294 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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