Cajun Blackened Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Cajun Blackened Chicken Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts, flattened to about 1/2 inch thick; 1 cup butter, melted, divided; 4 tablespoons hot sauce; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon paprika (I use smoked paprika); 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced; 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced; 4 split kaiser rolls; 4 slices provolone cheese; tomatoes, slices dill pickle slices, if desired

Servings: persons

4 boneless chicken breasts, flattened to about 1/2 inch thick
1 cup butter, melted, divided
4 tablespoons hot sauce
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika (I use smoked paprika)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
4 split kaiser rolls
4 slices provolone cheese
tomatoes, slices dill pickle slices, if desired

1
Let the chicken come to room temperature before using.
2
.Preheat oven to 400 F, and heat your skillet over high heat until VERY hot.
3
Brush a small amount of melted butter over the inside tops of Kaiser rolls and return to plastic bag to keep soft.
4
Combine all seasoning ingredients.
5
Combine 1/2 c melted butter with hot sauce, and coat the chicken pieces thoroughly.
6
Roll chicken breasts in the seasoning and then place into the hot skillet to sear.
7
Drizzle a tsp of butter on top of each piece, and cook until a good crust has formed on the bottom of the chicken.
8
Flip chicken and finish cooking, then remove to a plate.
9
When all chicken is all finished, toss sliced pepper and onion with any leftover seasoning, add with any remainder of butter to the skillet. Cook about 5 min, until peppers and onions soften a bit.
10
Place chicken on kaiser rolls, top each with some peppers and onions, then a slice of provolone.
11
Leave sandwiches open faced and bake until cheese is melted and Kaiser roll toasts lightly.
12
Serve with tomato and pickle slices if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless chicken breasts, flattened to about 1/2 inch thick, 1 cup butter, melted, divided, 4 tablespoons hot sauce, 1 tablespoon salt, and more.

Yes, Cajun Blackened Chicken Sandwiches falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Blackened Chicken Sandwiches

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