Blackened Chicken Club Sandwiches
If you’re after a good sandwich that feels like a full meal, these Blackened Chicken Club Sandwiches check all the boxes. They’re easy to prep with everyday ingredients and come together fast once everything’s ready. You can store the components separately to keep them fresh, or even freeze cooked chicken and bacon, and just reheat everything before assembling the sandwich, making it easy to throw together on busy nights. They work great for dinners, parties, game days, or anything in between.
Equipment
Ingredients
Blackened Chicken Ingredients:
- 2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts halved horizontally for 4 cutlets
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sandwich Ingredients:
- Blackened chicken
- 8 slices Texas toast
- 8 slices fully cooked bacon
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 large tomato
- Romaine or iceberg lettuce leaves
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Rub the spice blend evenly onto both sides of each chicken cutlet, ensuring full coverage for bold, blackened flavor.½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon cayenne, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, 2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add the chicken cutlets and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until they are blackened on the outside and fully cooked through. If needed, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding. Once done, let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice thinly.2 tablespoons olive oil
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning if desired. This bright and creamy spread will bring all the sandwich flavors together.½ cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, Salt and pepper
- Melt butter in a clean skillet over medium heat. Add the slices of Texas toast and cook until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.2 tablespoons salted butter, 8 slices Texas toast
- On one slice of toasted bread, layer the sliced blackened chicken, a slice of Swiss cheese, two strips of bacon, tomato slices, and crisp lettuce. Spread a generous amount of lemon mayo on a second slice of toast, then place it on top to complete the sandwich.Blackened chicken, 8 slices fully cooked bacon, 4 slices Swiss cheese, 1 large tomato, Romaine or iceberg lettuce leaves
- Serve immediately while the chicken is warm and the bread is crisp.
Notes
- Aim for Even Thickness: Slice your boneless chicken breasts horizontally so they cook evenly and don’t dry out.
- Choose the Best Salt: Kosher salt has larger grains that help you season the chicken more evenly, so every bite is well-seasoned without going overboard.
- Don’t Overcrowd the Pan: If the skillet is too packed, the chicken will steam instead of getting a nice sear. Cook in batches if needed.
- Use Fresh Lemon Juice: Bottled lemon juice can taste dull—fresh juice makes the mayo brighter and more flavorful.
- Toast with Butter for Extra Flavor: Toasting the bread in butter adds richness and helps the sandwich hold its structure.
- Switch Up the Cheese: Swiss cheese is classic, but if you want more heat, swap in pepper jack cheese—or try provolone cheese for a milder, meltier option.
- Try Add-Ons for Spiciness: For more crunch and heat, add crispy onion rings or fresh pepper slices to turn this into a fully loaded spicy chicken sandwich.
- Layer Smart for Best Texture: Place the lettuce and tomato toward the top to keep the bottom bread from getting soggy.
Nutrition
Calories: 864kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 41gFat: 62gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 131mgSodium: 1221mgPotassium: 614mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 862IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 173mgIron: 13mg
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