Jul 14 2026
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Blackened Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Modern Market Eatery - Power & Light
Time1h 30m
Serves2

Blackened chicken thigh, pickled carrot, cilantro, basil, jalapeño, lemongrass aioli on ciabatta

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

Pickled Carrots

Lemongrass Aioli

Assembly

Method

Chicken Marinade

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a bowl, mix together paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and olive oil to create a marinade.

  2. 2

    Marinate Chicken

    Coat the chicken thighs in the marinade, ensuring they are well-covered. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.

  3. 3

    Cook Chicken

    Heat a skillet over high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken thighs and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and blackened. Remove from heat and let rest.

Pickled Carrots

  1. 4

    Prepare Carrots

    Peel and cut the carrots into thin julienne strips.

  2. 5

    Make Pickling Liquid

    In a saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

  3. 6

    Pickle Carrots

    Place the julienned carrots in a jar and pour the hot pickling liquid over them. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using.

Lemongrass Aioli

  1. 7

    Prepare Lemongrass

    Finely chop the tender part of the lemongrass stalk and mince the garlic cloves.

  2. 8

    Make Aioli

    In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, chopped lemongrass, minced garlic, lime juice, and salt. Mix well until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Assembly

  1. 9

    Toast Ciabatta

    Slice the ciabatta bread in half and toast lightly until golden brown.

  2. 10

    Assemble Sandwich

    Spread a generous amount of lemongrass aioli on the bottom half of each ciabatta. Layer with blackened chicken, pickled carrots, cilantro, basil, and jalapeño slices. Top with the other half of the ciabatta.

  3. 11

    Serve

    Slice the sandwiches in half and serve immediately, enjoying the fusion of flavors.

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