Cajun Chicken Sandwich

Name: Cajun Chicken Sandwich
Ingredients: 1½ tablespoons (22 ml) olive oil; 2 small garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press; 2 small garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press; 1 sprig fresh thyme; ½ tablespoon (1 g) smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1 cup (225 g) Fresh Mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons (22 g) grainy or Creole mustard; 2 tablespoons (22 g) grainy or Creole mustard; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons (30 g) prepared horseradish, plus more as needed; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; ½ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more as needed; 1 tablespoon (4 g) chopped fresh parsley; ½ head green cabbage, finely shredded on a mandolin or by hand; 3 tablespoons (54 g) kosher salt; 2 tablespoons (26 g) white sugar; ½ cup (113 g) prepared Remoulade, plus more as needed; Sliced Pickled Okra or preferred pickles to taste; Sliced Pickled Okra or preferred pickles to taste; Salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste; Salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste; Tomatoes, sliced; 8 buns (see bread recommendations); 8 buns (see bread recommendations); Softened butter, for toasting

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Makes
8
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Difficulty
Easy

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Epic BBQ Sandwiches

By Brad Prose

Published 2026

About

Cajun flavors and charcoal grilling go hand in hand—adding that kiss of wood-fired smoke makes all the difference. Spicy, marinated chicken hits the grill, paired with a crispy, pickled slaw that packs a punch with horseradish and spicy mustard. Every layer of this sandwich brings out the best in each ingredient, making it nearly impossible to put down. This recipe is a great template if you want to swap in chicken breasts or change up the bread style. And of course, make sure you’ve got pl

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