Fully Loaded Cajun Chicken Burgers

Sarah_Jayne's Note:

A Cajun inspired recipe that I found in a back issue of BBC Good Food Magazine.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 slices bacon
• 2 avocados
• 4 ciabatta rolls , split
• 4 slices cheese (your choice which kind)
• ¾ cup baby spinach
• mayonnaise , to serve (optional)

FOR THE CAJUN SEASONING

• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon paprika

Directions:

1. Mix the seasoning ingredients together with a good grinding of black pepper and a sprinkling of salt, then set aside in a large dish.
2. Heat grill/broiler to high.
3. On a board, flatten out the chicken slightly, then drizzle half the oil over and toss in the seasoning until completely coated.
4. Heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan, sizzle the chicken for 5 mins on each side until firm, push to one side of the pan, then fry the bacon for a few minutes until cooked.
5. While the chicken is cooking, halve, stone, peel and slice the avocados.
6. Toast the cut sides of the buns.
7. Cover the tops of the buns with cheese, then grill until melted.
8. To assemble the burgers, spread the buns with mayonnaise if you want, top with a handful of spinach, then a slice of bacon.
9. To keep the avocado in place, slice the chicken, then alternate between a slice of chicken and avocado.
10. Top with the bun, press down lightly and serve.