Blackened Chicken Sandwich with Avocado Slaw
Juicy grilled blackened chicken thighs are stuffed between buns with lots of creamy avocado slaw. This blackened chicken sandwich will quickly become a favorite!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 315kcal
Ingredients
Avocado Slaw
- 1 medium ripe avocado, pitted and diced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 medium clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
- 3 cups shredded green or purple cabbage
- 1/2 cup sliced green onion
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Blackened Chicken Sandwich
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1-1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 4 thighs)
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted
- Additional avocado slices and sliced green onion for serving
Instructions
Avocado Slaw
- Place avocado in a large bowl and mash well with a fork. Fold in mayonnaise, garlic, and honey until smooth. Toss in cabbage and green onion until evenly coated in dressing. Season slaw with salt and pepper to taste and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Blackened Chicken Sandwich
- In a small bowl, paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Place chicken thighs on a plate and rub spice mixture all over until evenly coated.
- Lightly grease the grates of a grill and preheat to 400F. Add chicken to grill and cook, turning occasionally until chicken registers 165F.
- Place chicken thighs on toasted buns and top with slaw and additional avocado slices and green onions. Serve sandwiches immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Storing Instructions
Sandwich is best if served immediately after assembly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 sandwich | Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 36.2g | Protein: 17.1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2.7g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Potassium: 465mg | Fiber: 5.4g | Sugar: 10.5g | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 3mg