5.0 from 3 votes
Blackened Chicken Sandwich
This blackened chicken sandwich is what dreams are made of! It is tender, juicy, and delicious- made with the bold flavors of blackened chicken and complimented by crisp veggies and creamy sauce.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Calories: 782 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
Cajun
Ingredients
- 2 blackened chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 kaiser buns
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 ounce Colby jack cheese sliced
- 2 leaves romaine lettuce
- 1/4 cup sliced onion
- 1/2 avocado sliced
For the Cajun Sandwich Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon blackened seasoning
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Instructions
- To make the sandwich sauce, whisk together all ingredients until combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- If using leftover blackened chicken, heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 1-2 minutes on each side, or until heated through. Remove and set aside.
- Melt the butter in the skillet and place each half cut side down, and cook until toasty and golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Spread sandwich sauce on the bun then layer chicken, cheese, lettuce leaves, onion, avocado and top with the bun. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
782kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
59g
(118%)
Fat
47g
(72%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
16g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
185mg
(62%)
Sodium
1295mg
(54%)
Potassium
1318mg
(38%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
2992IU
(60%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
189mg
(19%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 782
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 782kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 59g | 118% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16g | 94% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 185mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 1295mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 1318mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2992IU | 60% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 189mg | 19% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.