Cajun Blackened Chicken Sandwiches - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 boneless chicken breasts, flattened to about 1/2 inch thick
1 cup butter, melted, divided
4 tablespoons hot sauce
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika (I use smoked paprika)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
4 split kaiser rolls
4 slices provolone cheese
tomatoes, slices dill pickle slices, if desired

Preparation

Let the chicken come to room temperature before using.
.Preheat oven to 400 F, and heat your skillet over high heat until VERY hot.
Brush a small amount of melted butter over the inside tops of Kaiser rolls and return to plastic bag to keep soft.
Combine all seasoning ingredients.
Combine 1/2 c melted butter with hot sauce, and coat the chicken pieces thoroughly.
Roll chicken breasts in the seasoning and then place into the hot skillet to sear.
Drizzle a tsp of butter on top of each piece, and cook until a good crust has formed on the bottom of the chicken.
Flip chicken and finish cooking, then remove to a plate.
When all chicken is all finished, toss sliced pepper and onion with any leftover seasoning, add with any remainder of butter to the skillet. Cook about 5 min, until peppers and onions soften a bit.
Place chicken on kaiser rolls, top each with some peppers and onions, then a slice of provolone.
Leave sandwiches open faced and bake until cheese is melted and Kaiser roll toasts lightly.
Serve with tomato and pickle slices if desired.