Rockin Cajun Chicken Sandwiches 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.

ROCKIN' CAJUN CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• 1. Season each chicken breast with about 1 tbl Cajun seasoning, or to taste. 2. Grill chicken or heat a large skillet over medium heat, add the 2 tbl butter and cook chicken in skillet. 3. Combine the mayo, garlic paste & chipotle. 4. Toast sandwich rolls until light golden brown on the grill or in the oven. Remove rolls, then add the cheese to the top half of the bun, & place back on grill or under broiler until the cheese is melted. 5. Slather the chipotle mayo on the bottom of the bun, top with cooked Cajun chicken breast, tomato & lettuce.

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.

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.