Cajun Chicken Sandwich Recipes

CAJUN CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. Brush both sides with oil. Combine the seasonings; rub over both sides of chicken. Arrange in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink. Serve on rolls with tomato and lettuce.

GRILLED CAJUN CHICKEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Rinse chicken; pat dry.
• Place each breast, boned side up, between 2 pieces of plastic wrap.
• Working from center to edges, pound lightly with the flat side of a mallet until chicken is just less than 1/2 inch thick.
• Brush with oil; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.
• Grill or broil as directed.
• Spread buns with Thousand Island salad dressing mixed with a few dashes bottled hot pepper sauce.
• Top with roasted or fresh red sweet pepper strips, lettuce, and bun tops.
• Makes 4 servings.
• To cook by direct grill method: Arrange chicken on a grill rack.
• Grill, uncovered, directly over medium coals for 12 to 15 minutes or until no pink remains, turning once.
• Add cheese the last 2 minutes of grilling.
• To broil: Arrange the chicken on an unheated broiler pan.
• Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until no pink remains, turning once.
• Add cheese the last minute of cooking.

CRISPY CAJUN CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH CRISPY POTATOES & SECRET SAUCE

Steps:

• • Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Cut potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges. Mince a few pickle slices until you have 1 tsp (2 tsp for 4 servings). • Toss potatoes on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of oil, ½ TBSP Cajun Spice (you'll use more in the next step), salt, and pepper. • Roast on top rack until golden brown and tender, 20-25 minutes.
• • While potatoes roast, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, hot sauce, minced pickle, and ¼ tsp sugar (½ tsp for 4 servings). TIP: If you don't like spicy food, add hot sauce to taste. • In a medium bowl, combine sour cream with 4 TBSP water (8 TBSP for 4); season with salt and pepper. • In a shallow dish, combine flour, cornstarch, 1 TBSP Cajun Spice (2 TBSP for 4), 1 tsp salt (2 tsp for 4), and pepper. (You'll use the rest of the Cajun Spice in the next step.)
• • Pat chicken* dry with paper towels. Place between two large pieces of plastic wrap; pound with a mallet or heavy-bottomed pan until about 1⁄3 inch thick. Season all over with remaining Cajun Spice, salt, and pepper. • Working one piece at a time, coat chicken in flour mixture, then dip into sour cream mixture until fully coated on both sides; press again into flour mixture. Shake off excess flour, then repeat this process two more times, coating each piece in sour cream mixture and pressing into flour mixture. Set aside on a plate. Discard remaining flour mixture and sour cream mixture.
• • Heat a 1⁄3-inch layer of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot enough that a pinch of flour mixture sizzles immediately when added to the pan, add coated chicken. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, 3-5 minutes per side. TIP: Lower heat if chicken begins to brown too quickly. • Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Season with salt.
• • While chicken cooks, halve and toast buns. • Spread cut sides of buns with 2 TBSP butter (4 TBSP for 4 servings).
• • Spread cut sides of buns with secret sauce. Fill buns with chicken and as much sliced pickle as you like. • Divide sandwiches between plates and serve with potato wedges on the side. TIP: If you have some, serve with ketchup for dipping.

LOUISIANA HOT SAUCE CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH CAJUN RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the buttermilk, hot sauce, honey, cumin, garlic, lime juice and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the chicken into a re-sealable bag and pour the buttermilk marinade over. Marinate in the fridge, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
• Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken until cooked through and 165 degrees F, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Place the cheese on the bottom of each roll, then top with 2 chicken thighs, lettuce and a dollop of Cajun Ranch Dressing.
• In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, hot sauce, lemon juice, blackening seasoning, mustard, salt and cayenne. Fold in the scallions, celery, red peppers and garlic with the mayonnaise mixture.

CAJUN BLACKENED CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Let the chicken come to room temperature before using.
• .Preheat oven to 400 F, and heat your skillet over high heat until VERY hot.
• Brush a small amount of melted butter over the inside tops of Kaiser rolls and return to plastic bag to keep soft.
• Combine all seasoning ingredients.
• Combine 1/2 c melted butter with hot sauce, and coat the chicken pieces thoroughly.
• Roll chicken breasts in the seasoning and then place into the hot skillet to sear.
• Drizzle a tsp of butter on top of each piece, and cook until a good crust has formed on the bottom of the chicken.
• Flip chicken and finish cooking, then remove to a plate.
• When all chicken is all finished, toss sliced pepper and onion with any leftover seasoning, add with any remainder of butter to the skillet. Cook about 5 min, until peppers and onions soften a bit.
• Place chicken on kaiser rolls, top each with some peppers and onions, then a slice of provolone.
• Leave sandwiches open faced and bake until cheese is melted and Kaiser roll toasts lightly.
• Serve with tomato and pickle slices if desired.

CAJUN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large shallow dish, mix the oil, Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and lemon pepper. Place the chicken in the dish, and turn to coat with the mixture. Cover, and refrigerate for 1/2 hour.
• Preheat the grill for high heat.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Drain chicken, and discard marinade. Place chicken on hot grill and cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.

CAJUN CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Mix 1/4 cup dressing, vegetable juice cocktail, seasoning and pepper sauce until blended. Pour over chicken in shallow dish; turn to evenly coat both sides of chicken breasts. Refrigerate 1 hour to marinate.
• Heat grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken 6 to 8 min. on each side or until done (165°F), topping with cheese for the last minute.
• Spread cut sides of rolls with remaining dressing; fill with chicken and remaining ingredients.

CAJUN CHICKEN CLUB

Steps:

• Flatten the chicken to 3/8-in. thickness; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. In a large skillet, cook chicken over medium heat in oil for 5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Place cheese over chicken. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 minute or until cheese begins to melt., Spread dressing over both halves of rolls. Layer bottom halves with 2 slices of tomato, chicken and 2 strips of bacon; replace tops.