Super easy blackened chicken breast sandwiches, load them up with your favorite toppings!
**Ingredients**
* 2 medium-sized chicken breast fillets, see notes * 2 long sandwich rolls, or similar * butter for toasting buns * neutral oil I use avocado oil
*Optional sandwich toppings:*
* 2 slices of cheese (I use smoked gouda) * sliced tomato, optional * sliced red onion, optional * lettuce, optional * spicy mayo or similar, optional
*For Blackened Spice Blend: (or sub premade)*
* 1 teaspoon garlic powder * 1 teaspoon smoked paprika * ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper * ½ teaspoon onion powder * ½ teaspoon cayenne powder * ½ teaspoon dried oregano * ½ teaspoon ground dried thyme * ⅛ teaspoon salt
**Instructions**
1. Combine the spices for the spice blend, mix well, and set aside. 2. Gently pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Drizzle oil over each piece, coating evenly. Generously dust the spice blend over both sides of the chicken, rubbing it into the oil to form an even coating. 3. Begin heating a skillet over medium-high heat (use a cast iron if available), add a very generous swirl of oil to coat the pan. Once hot, cook the chicken until cooked through and blackened on the outside. I cook it for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping every 2 minutes or so. 4. Remove the chicken to a plate when done, and allow it to rest for a few minutes. You can use it whole on the sandwich, or chop it into chunks now. 5. Optional: Toast the buns. While the chicken cooks, heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Split the bun and butter the cut sides, then place on the griddle until golden, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside. 6. Assemble the sandwich: Spread spicy mayo on the bottom bun, top with lettuce, tomato, onion, the chicken, and cheese. 7. If desired, you can place the chicken and cheese under a broiler to melt the cheese before assembling the sandwich.
**Notes**
* Each chicken breast piece should be ⅓ to ½ pound in size. I typically shoot for about ⅓ lb. You can use small chicken breasts, or filet a larger breast into two pieces before using. * You can use premade blackening seasoning instead of mixing your own. You’ll need about 1.5 tablespoons for this recipe.
**This is an original recipe. If you make it, I’d love to hear any feedback you have in the comments!**
blanketshapes
whoa, 10/10
Penismightiest
Looks delicious. I made a blackened chicken sandwich the other day except I made it more like a club sandwich. I never realized how easy it was to make. I had to cook the chicken outside on the side burner of my grill because it’s so smokey when you cook them.
MagazineDelicious151
Looks great.
Ashamed-Percentage72
Gorgeous.!
Blurstingwithemotion
Oh damn
Fuzzy_Welcome8348
That chicken looks stunning 😍🤩🙌🙌
ExpressionOne
Perfection.
Osgiliath
Did you like it better chopped or whole filet?
TheLadyEve
Yum. I like blackened catfish po boys, but I never thought to try it with chicken.
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# Blackened Chicken Sandwiches
**Original Recipe:** [Blackened Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.craftycookbook.com/blackened-chicken-sandwiches/) (has more progress photos)
Super easy blackened chicken breast sandwiches, load them up with your favorite toppings!
**Ingredients**
* 2 medium-sized chicken breast fillets, see notes
* 2 long sandwich rolls, or similar
* butter for toasting buns
* neutral oil I use avocado oil
*Optional sandwich toppings:*
* 2 slices of cheese (I use smoked gouda)
* sliced tomato, optional
* sliced red onion, optional
* lettuce, optional
* spicy mayo or similar, optional
*For Blackened Spice Blend: (or sub premade)*
* 1 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
* ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
* ½ teaspoon onion powder
* ½ teaspoon cayenne powder
* ½ teaspoon dried oregano
* ½ teaspoon ground dried thyme
* ⅛ teaspoon salt
**Instructions**
1. Combine the spices for the spice blend, mix well, and set aside.
2. Gently pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Drizzle oil over each piece, coating evenly. Generously dust the spice blend over both sides of the chicken, rubbing it into the oil to form an even coating.
3. Begin heating a skillet over medium-high heat (use a cast iron if available), add a very generous swirl of oil to coat the pan. Once hot, cook the chicken until cooked through and blackened on the outside. I cook it for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping every 2 minutes or so.
4. Remove the chicken to a plate when done, and allow it to rest for a few minutes. You can use it whole on the sandwich, or chop it into chunks now.
5. Optional: Toast the buns. While the chicken cooks, heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Split the bun and butter the cut sides, then place on the griddle until golden, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
6. Assemble the sandwich: Spread spicy mayo on the bottom bun, top with lettuce, tomato, onion, the chicken, and cheese.
7. If desired, you can place the chicken and cheese under a broiler to melt the cheese before assembling the sandwich.
**Notes**
* Each chicken breast piece should be ⅓ to ½ pound in size. I typically shoot for about ⅓ lb. You can use small chicken breasts, or filet a larger breast into two pieces before using.
* You can use premade blackening seasoning instead of mixing your own. You’ll need about 1.5 tablespoons for this recipe.
**This is an original recipe. If you make it, I’d love to hear any feedback you have in the comments!**
whoa, 10/10
Looks delicious. I made a blackened chicken sandwich the other day except I made it more like a club sandwich. I never realized how easy it was to make. I had to cook the chicken outside on the side burner of my grill because it’s so smokey when you cook them.
Looks great.
Gorgeous.!
Oh damn
That chicken looks stunning 😍🤩🙌🙌
Perfection.
Did you like it better chopped or whole filet?
Yum. I like blackened catfish po boys, but I never thought to try it with chicken.