Blackened Chicken Sandwich with Spicy Mayo

Ingredients

• 4 5 oz chicken breast cutlets
• 1/4 cup Cajun seasoning
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 ounces salami (thinly sliced)
• 4 slices smoked provolone cheese
• 4 sandwich buns (gluten free if needed)
• green leaf lettuce
• red onion (cut into thin slices)
• tomato (cut into slices)
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)

Instructions

1. 1

   Blot the chicken dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle on the blackening seasoning, pressing to ensure the seasoning adheres and the chicken is thoroughly coated.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. You will want to turn on a fan, this dish will smoke. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, or until the chicken reaches about 155 F.

3. 3

   Top each chicken cutlet with salami and cheese. Allow the cheese to melt while the chicken finishes cooking.

4. 4

   Move the chicken to a platter and allow it to rest while you toast your buns cut side down in the pan for 2 to 3 minutes.

5. 5

   To assemble, slather your buns with the spicy mayo, add the chicken and then top with the lettuce, tomato, and onion.

6. 6

   --- Spicy Mayonnaise ---

7. 7

   Whisk together all the ingredients in a small bowl. Season to taste with extra hot sauce.