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Blackened Chicken Sandwich Recipe
This Blackened Chicken Sandwich recipe is great for a quick and easy lunch or dinner any day of the week. The chicken is perfectly tender and full of delicious flavor!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 359 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 Buns
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 lices Roma tomato
- 8 lices red onion
- 4 leaves fresh lettuce
- ¼ cup aioli sauce or spicy mayo
- crisp pickles optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. This blend of spices will create irresistible Cajun flavors. Stir to combine.
- Sprinkle the blackened seasoning evenly over both sides of the boneless chicken thighs, ensuring each piece of chicken is well-coated.
- Heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken pieces. Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and has a nice blackened crust. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Spread aioli sauce or spicy mayo on the top half of each bun. Add the chicken on top of the bottom bun, and then add a layer of fresh lettuce, a few slices of tomato, a few slices of red onion, and crisp pickles if desired.
- Serve the sandwiches immediately while the chicken is still warm. Enjoy your flavorful blackened chicken sandwich! For sides, consider serving this sandwich with French fries.
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Notes
- Watch the chicken closely: You want to cook the chicken at a higher heat to ensure that the spices darken and turn into a flavorful crust, but you also need to watch that it doesn’t burn.
- Pat the chicken dry: To ensure that the seasoning mixture sticks to the chicken thighs, remove any excess moisture by patting them dry with paper towels first.
- Finish in the oven: For thicker chicken thighs, you can finish them in a 350°F oven so the crust doesn’t get too dark.
Nutrition Information
Calories
359kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
977mg
(41%)
Potassium
371mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
555IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
12mg
(67%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 359kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 977mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 371mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 555IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 12mg | 67% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.