Grilled Blackened Chicken Sandwiches with Mango Avocado Salsa
A smoky blackened spice rub coats every inch of these juicy grilled blackened chicken sandwiches and a silky mango avocado salsa is piled high on top for the ultimate summer sandwich!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
Blackened Chicken
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Salsa
- 2 medium avocados, pitted and diced
- 1 mango peeled, pitted, and diced
- 1 small jalapeno, seeds removed and finely minced
- 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 sandwich buns, split in half
Instructions
Blackened Chicken
- In a small bowl, combine seasonings. Pat chicken breasts dry and rub with olive oil. Rub seasoning mixture on both sides of chicken. Grill chicken over medium-high heat 10-15 minutes, turning once until chicken registers 165F. Keep chicken warm and set aside.
Salsa
- In a medium bowl, combine avocados, mango, jalapeno, cilantro, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide blackened chicken between buns and top each with salsa. Top with bun tops and serve sandwiches immediately. Enjoy!