Blackened Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Lettuce, tomato, American cheese, on a potato roll with a side of French fries.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Marinate the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a small bowl, combine paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken, ensuring it is well-coated. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
- 3
Preheat the Skillet
Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it is very hot.
- 4
Cook the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it in the hot skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until the chicken is blackened and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C).
Assemble the Sandwich
- 5
Prepare the Tomato
Slice the tomato into even rounds.
- 6
Toast the Rolls
In the same skillet, lightly toast the potato rolls until golden brown.
- 7
Build the Sandwich
Place a piece of blackened chicken on the bottom half of each roll. Top with a slice of American cheese, a leaf of romaine lettuce, and a slice of tomato. Place the top half of the roll on the sandwich.
Serve
- 8
Prepare the French Fries
Cook French fries according to package instructions until crispy.
- 9
Serve the Dish
Serve the blackened chicken sandwiches hot alongside a generous portion of French fries.
