Blackened Chicken Sandwiches
Charred, juicy and tender blackened chicken piled on a brioche bun topped with a spicy taco dressing, these sandwiches are perfection!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 688kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Brioche or Hamburger Buns
- 4 large Chicken Breasts
- ¼ cup Vegetable Oil
Blackening Cajun Spice
- 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
- 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons Oregano
- 1 ½ teaspoons Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Thyme
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- Pinch Cayenne Pepper
Taco Dressing
- ¼ cup Sour Cream
- ¼ cup Mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Salsa of choice
- ½ Tablespoon Lime Juice
- ½ Package (or 1 ½ Tablespoons) Ranch Powder optional
Toppings
- 4 slices Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup Iceburg Lettuce shredded
- 1 large Tomato sliced
- 1 small Red Onion sliced
Instructions
Blackening Cajun Spice
- In a small bowl add smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, thyme, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Mix until well combined.👉 Click here for our full Cajun Spice Blend recipe.
Blackened Chicken Breasts
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the chicken breast, oil, and all of the blackening spice. Using tongs, turn the chicken breasts over a few times to fully coat them in the spice & oil. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes - 6 hours to marinate.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat. Add the chicken breasts and all of the spice/oil mixture into the skillet, searing on both sides until golden brown.
- Lower the heat to medium, loosely tent the chicken breast with aluminum foil and cook the chicken breast until well done, flipping regularly for about 15-20 minutes. Or until the thickest part of the chicken breast reads 165℉ internally.
- Turn the heat to low and add the cheese on top of the chicken breasts. Recover the skillet loosely with aluminum foil and let the cheese melt for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove chicken breasts from the skillet and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
Taco Dressing
- In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, salsa, lime juice, and ranch powder (if using). Stir well to fully combine and set aside or refrigerate until ready to use.👉 See our full post on how to make Taco Salad Dressing for more information.
Assemble the Blackened Chicken Sandwiches
- Spread 3 tablespoons of taco dressing on both the top and bottom of the bun. Add one of the blackened chicken breasts, shredded lettuce, tomato, and red onions. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use about 3 Tablespoons of taco dressing for each burger.
- This sandwich recipe is very mild, to make it spicier increase the amount of cayenne in the spice blend and add sriracha to the taco dressing.
- The chicken can be cooked in the Air Fryer if desired. Cook at 375°F for 20 minutes or until the chicken is 165°F internally.
- Allow the blackened chicken to rest after cooking to enhance the juicy, tender meat.
- Use a high smoke point oil such as vegetable oil, canola oil or avocado oil.
- Marinate chicken for a minimum of 30 minutes, up to 6 hours before cooking the blackened chicken.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 688kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 1456mg | Potassium: 1225mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1883IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 327mg | Iron: 4mg
