Blackened Chicken Sandwich Recipe
A delicious blackened chicken breast served on freshly baked bread.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Chicken Marinade Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, mix together paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the boneless chicken breasts to the bowl and coat them with the spice mixture. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking the Chicken
- 3
- 4
Cook the Chicken
Once hot, add the marinated chicken breasts to the grill or skillet. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is charred and blackened.
- 5
Rest the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Sandwich Assembly
- 6
Prepare the Bread
Slice the freshly baked bread rolls in half.
- 7
Assemble the Sandwich
Spread mayonnaise on the inner sides of the bread rolls. Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half, followed by slices of blackened chicken, tomato slices, and pickles. Top with the other half of the bread.
