Description
A flavorful and hearty Blackened Chicken Club Sandwich featuring spicy blackened chicken cutlets, crispy bacon, melted Swiss cheese, fresh tomato, and crunchy lettuce, all layered between golden toasted Texas bread spread with a zesty lemon mayo.
Ingredients
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For the Blackened Chicken
- 2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts (halved horizontally for 4 cutlets)
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sandwich
- 8 slices Texas toast
- 8 slices fully cooked bacon
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- Romaine or iceberg lettuce leaves
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
For the Lemon Mayo
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the blackening seasoning: In a small bowl, combine paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper thoroughly to create an even spice mix.
- Season the chicken: Rub the blackening seasoning evenly onto both sides of each halved chicken breast cutlet, ensuring full coverage for maximum flavor.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken cutlets and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until the chicken is fully cooked through and has a flavorful charred crust.
- Rest and slice: Remove chicken from the skillet, let it rest for a few minutes to retain juices, then slice each cutlet into strips for sandwich assembly.
- Make the lemon mayo: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste for a bright and creamy spread.
- Toast the bread: Heat a clean skillet over medium heat and melt the salted butter. Add Texas toast slices and cook until golden brown and crisp on both sides. Set aside warm.
- Cook the bacon: Fry or heat fully cooked bacon slices until crispy. Drain excess fat on paper towels.
- Assemble the sandwich: On one slice of toasted Texas toast, layer sliced blackened chicken, a slice of Swiss cheese, and two slices of bacon. Add sliced tomato and lettuce leaves on top for freshness and crunch.
- Finish the sandwich: Spread the prepared lemon mayo evenly on a second slice of toasted bread, then place it mayo-side down on top of the stacked ingredients to complete the sandwich.
- Serve immediately: Cut the sandwich in half if desired and serve while warm to enjoy the full flavor and texture combination.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase the cayenne pepper slightly or add a pinch of chili powder.
- If you prefer a lighter sandwich, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Use fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary in the seasoning mix for a different flavor profile.
- Allowing the chicken to rest before slicing helps keep it juicy.
- This sandwich is best served immediately to enjoy the crispy toast and warm melted cheese.
- To make it gluten-free, substitute Texas toast with gluten-free bread of choice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying and toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: blackened chicken, chicken club sandwich, spicy chicken sandwich, Texas toast sandwich, bacon sandwich, Swiss cheese sandwich
