Description
This flavorful Blackened Chicken Thigh Cheesesteak with Creamy Cajun Sauce combines smoky, spiced chicken with sautéed peppers and onions, topped with melted provolone cheese, all nestled in toasted hoagie rolls. Perfect for a satisfying, spicy sandwich with a creamy Cajun kick.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp Tony Chachere’s Butter Injectable Marinade
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp oregano
For the Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
For the Cheese and Roll
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 2 hoagie rolls
For the Cajun Sauce
- 2 tbsp mayo
- 1 tsp Tony’s seasoning
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1–2 dashes hot sauce
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Marinate the chicken thighs with the injectable marinade and let sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Prepare the blackening spice mix: In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and oregano. Mix well.
- Blacken the chicken: Remove chicken from marinade, coat generously with the spice mix. Place in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook for 4-6 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 175°F. Do not move the chicken while blackening to develop a good crust. Rest the chicken for a few minutes before slicing thinly.
- Make the Cajun sauce: In a small bowl, mix mayo, Tony’s seasoning, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, minced garlic, and hot sauce. Chill for at least 15 minutes before use.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet used for chicken, add sliced peppers and onions. Sauté over medium-high heat until soft and slightly charred, about 6-8 minutes, gathering flavorful bits from the pan.
- Assemble the sandwich: Slice the toasted hoagie rolls lengthwise, spread with the chilled Cajun sauce. Layer the sliced chicken, then the sautéed vegetables. Top each with a slice of provolone cheese.
- Melt the cheese: Cover the sandwiches with a lid or place briefly under a broiler to melt the cheese thoroughly.
- Serve: Serve hot with extra hot sauce if desired, and enjoy this smoky, spicy sandwich.
Notes
- Don’t move the chicken while blackening to allow a proper crust to form.
- Using the same pan for sautéing vegetables helps develop added flavor from the charred bits.
- Cheese melts faster if you cover the sandwich with a lid or briefly broil it.
- Adjust hot sauce to taste for spiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 640 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1400 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
