Blackened Chicken Sandwich Recipe
chicken breast, crisp pancetta bacon, cheddar, roasted garlic mayo, shredded lettuce & tomato
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
For the Blackening Spice
For the Roasted Garlic Mayo
For Assembling
Method
Prepare the Roasted Garlic Mayo
- 1
- 2
Make the Mayo
Once the garlic is cool, squeeze the cloves into a bowl. Add mayonnaise and mix well. Set aside.
Prepare the Chicken
- 3
Mix the Blackening Spice
In a small bowl, combine paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
- 4
Season the Chicken
Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.
- 5
Cook the Chicken
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a little oil. Cook the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and a nice crust forms.
Cook the Pancetta
- 6
Crisp the Pancetta
In the same skillet, add the pancetta slices and cook until crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Assemble the Sandwich
- 7
Build the Sandwich
On the bottom half of each bun, spread a generous amount of roasted garlic mayo. Add the cooked chicken breast, top with crispy pancetta, a slice of cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, and tomato slices. Close the sandwich with the top half of the bun.
