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Cajun Russian Chicken Hero (Organic)
Juicy organic grilled chicken, melted mozzarella, shredded lettuce, and crisp white onion, finished with a zesty Russian‑dressing + Cajun + cayenne kick on a warm white hero.
Quick Stats
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Serves: 2 jumbo heroes
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Prep: 15 min (plus brief rest) • Cook: 12–14 min • Total: ~30 min
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Gear: Grill or grill pan, small bowl, knife
Ingredients (All Organic)
Chicken & Seasoning
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2 small chicken breasts (pounded to ½‑inch even thickness)
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1 Tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp Cajun seasoning
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¼–½ tsp cayenne pepper (to taste)
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp fine sea salt, ¼ tsp black pepper
Cajun‑Russian Sauce
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3 Tbsp Russian dressing (store‑bought organic or mayo+ketchup+relish base)
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½ tsp Cajun seasoning
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Pinch cayenne (optional, for extra heat)
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Squeeze lemon (optional, to brighten)
Build
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1 large white hero roll (12–14 in) or two 6–7 in subs
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6–8 oz low‑moisture mozzarella, sliced
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2 cups shredded lettuce
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½ small white onion, thinly sliced
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Olive oil for toasting bread
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Flaky salt & pepper, to taste
Directions
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Season & Grill
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Toss chicken with olive oil, Cajun, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
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Grill over medium‑high 5–6 minutes per side (to 165°F). Rest 5 minutes, then slice on the bias.
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Mix the Sauce
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Stir Russian dressing with Cajun, a pinch of cayenne, and a squeeze of lemon.
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Toast & Melt
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Brush cut sides of the hero with olive oil and toast until golden.
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Lay sliced mozzarella over the bottom half; return to heat briefly to melt.
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Build the Hero
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Spread sauce on both sides.
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Add lettuce and white onion, pile on the sliced chicken, drizzle a touch more sauce, season lightly, close and slice.
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Flavor‑Pop Tips
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Moisture control: Pat mozzarella dry so the roll stays crisp.
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Heat to taste: Start with ¼ tsp cayenne; add more to sauce if you like it fiery.
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Extra tang: A splash of red‑wine vinegar on the lettuce layer wakes everything up.
Estimated Nutrition (per sandwich, ½ hero)
~680 kcal • 45 g protein • 48 g carbs • 30 g fat
(Varies with bread size, cheese, and sauce amount.)