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Cajun Spiced BBQ Chicken and Smoky Sausages in Buns

Cajun Spiced BBQ Chicken and Smoky Sausages in Buns

with Chive Dressed Potatoes in Ranch Inspired Sauce and Slaw
Michael Steadman
Michael SteadmanUpdated on March 31, 2026
Calories
1086 kcal
Protein
47g protein
Total
55 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Sulphites
  • Milk
  • Egg
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Soya
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Cereals containing gluten
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

2

British Chicken Thighs

1

Cajun Spice Mix

350

Salad Potatoes

1

Garlic Clove

2

British Hickory Smoked Sausages

(Contains: Sulphites)

½

Chives

150

Soured Cream

(Contains: Milk)

125

Baby Plum Tomatoes

1

Baby Gem Lettuce

120

Sliced Carrot and Cabbage Mix

2

Brioche Hot Dog Buns

(Contains: Egg, Cereals containing gluten, Soya, Milk May contain traces of: Cereals containing gluten)

32

BBQ Sauce

Not included in your delivery

2

Mayonnaise

Energy (kcal)1086 kcal
Energy (kJ)4545 kJ
Fat57.5 g
of which saturates22.5 g
Carbohydrate82.4 g
of which sugars18.7 g
Protein47 g
Salt2.6 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Bowl
Cling Film
Aluminum Foil
Baking Tray
Pan
Kitchen Shears
Small Bowl
Large Bowl

Instructions

Spice your Chicken
1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

Pop the chicken thighs into a bowl with the Cajun spice mix and a drizzle of oil.

Season with salt and pepper, then turn to coat the chicken in the spice. Cover with cling film and set aside in the fridge until you're ready to cook. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging.

Start the Potatoes
2

Halve the potatoes, then pop them onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer.

When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until golden, 20-25 mins. Turn halfway through. 

Meanwhile, pop the garlic (unpeeled) into a small piece of foil with a drizzle of oil and scrunch to enclose it.

Add the garlic parcel to the potato tray and roast until soft, 10-12 mins, then remove and set aside to cool.

Cook the Meat
3

Pop the sausages onto a baking tray. Roast on the middle shelf of your oven until golden brown and cooked through, 20-25 mins. Turn halfway through. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw sausages. They're cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil). Once hot, lay the spiced chicken thighs flat in the pan. Season with salt and pepper and fry until browned on each side and cooked through, 13-15 mins. Turn every 2-3 mins. IMPORTANT: The chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Alternatively, cook both on the BBQ if you'd prefer.

Prep Time
4

While everything cooks, finely chop the chives (use scissors if easier).

Once the roasted garlic has cooled, cut the end with scissors, squeeze it out of the skin and mash with a fork.

In a small bowl, mix the garlic with half the soured cream and half the chives. Season your ranch inspired sauce with salt and pepper, then set aside.

Halve the baby plum tomatoes. Trim the baby gem, halve lengthways, then thinly slice widthways.

Bring on the Slaw
5

In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, baby gem and tomatoes with the remaining soured cream. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well, then pop into the fridge until ready to eat.

Just before everything's ready, slice the buns top down through the middle (but not all the way through) and pop them into the oven to warm through, 2-3 mins.

Finish and Serve
6

When everything's cooked, lay the spiced chicken on a serving plate. Pop the sausages into the buns and drizzle over the BBQ sauce and mayonnaise (see pantry for amount).

Transfer your mini jacket potatoes to a serving dish and spoon over the ranch inspired sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining chives.

Serve up your BBQ feast with the slaw alongside.

Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: The Cajun-spiced chicken was well-received, though some found the seasoning too spicy. Sausages lacked flavour for a few.
  • Ease of prep: Many found this recipe easy to make, particularly suitable for summer weather.
  • Suggestions: Consider adjusting the Cajun spice level to taste. The sour cream-topped potatoes were praised; try them with different mains.
  • Next-day meals: Some enjoyed leftovers for lunch, indicating good portion sizes and flavour retention.
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