Dinner

Cajun Chicken & Pineapple Burger Recipe

ByHailey Reed November 9, 2025November 9, 2025

Introduction

This Cajun chicken and pineapple burger is a delicious twist on a classic favorite, combining spicy, smoky flavors with sweet pineapple. It’s an easy, flavorful meal perfect for grilling season or a quick weeknight dinner.

A grilled chicken sandwich stacked with several layers on a white sesame seed bun. From bottom to top, a layer of green lettuce rests on the bottom bun, followed by a grilled chicken breast with visible grill marks and a creamy white sauce dripping down the side. On top of the chicken, there is a slice of grilled pineapple, golden with a slightly caramelized texture, topped with thin rings of purple-red onion. The sandwich is held together with a wooden skewer standing upright, placed on a white marbled surface with a few loose onion rings around. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (we used Bart)
Drizzle of olive oil
4 pineapple rings, from a can
50g cheddar, grated
2 tbsp soured cream
4 burger buns, split and toasted
A few lettuce leaves
1 red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

Step 1: Heat the grill to medium-high and line a baking tray with foil. Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of cling film and gently bash with a rolling pin to an even thickness.
Step 2: Rub the Cajun seasoning, olive oil, and a little salt and pepper all over the chicken. Arrange the chicken breasts on the prepared baking tray.
Step 3: Grill the chicken for 10 minutes, turning halfway through to ensure even cooking.
Step 4: Top each chicken breast with a pineapple ring and sprinkle with grated cheddar. Return to the grill for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling, and the chicken is cooked through.
Step 5: Spread a little soured cream over the base of each toasted burger bun. Layer with lettuce, a Cajun chicken breast, and slices of red onion.
Step 6: Place the top half of the bun on each burger and serve immediately.

Tips & Variations

To cook on the barbecue, grill the chicken for 5 minutes on each side, then top with pineapple and cheese and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until melted and bubbly.
For extra heat, add a few slices of jalapeño or a splash of hot sauce to your burger.
Swap cheddar for pepper jack cheese for a spicier flavor.
Use fresh pineapple rings if available for a juicier, fresher taste.

Storage

Store any leftover cooked chicken separately in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a microwave or oven before assembling new burgers. For the best flavor, assemble burgers just before serving.