Blackened Chicken Po’ Boy Sandwich
A classic New Orleans-inspired sandwich featuring blackened chicken breast, crisp lettuce, and tangy remoulade on a toasted French roll. This Louisiana Creole-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, blackened seasoning, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless (6 oz each) chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp blackened seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2, split lengthwise French rolls
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp pickle relish
- 1/2 tsp hot sauce
- 4 large leaves romaine lettuce
- 1 medium, sliced tomato
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts and coat each side with 2 tbsp blackened seasoning. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until blackened and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Step 3: While chicken cooks, mix 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp pickle relish, and 1/2 tsp hot sauce in a small bowl to make remoulade sauce.
- Step 4: Lightly toast 2 French rolls under a broiler until golden, about 2 minutes.
- Step 5: Spread a generous tablespoon of remoulade on each roll half. Layer with 2 large romaine lettuce leaves, 3-4 slices of tomato, and the sliced blackened chicken breasts. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Step 6: Close sandwiches and serve immediately for a flavorful, spicy Po’ Boy experience.









