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!
Servings: 4
Calories: 359kcal
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 slices Roma tomato
- 8 slices 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.
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
Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 977mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 555IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 12mg