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Cajun Chicken Appetizers Open Faced Sandwiches
These Cajun chicken appetizers are mini open faced sandwiches. They are perfect for any party or gethering, but also great as a meal with a simple bowl of soup.
Course
Appetizer, Sandwich
Cuisine
American, Cajun
Keyword
cajun appetizers, chicken appetizer recipes
Prep Time
6
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
9
minutes
minutes
Total Time
15
minutes
minutes
Servings
2
servings
Calories
Author
Robin Gagnon
Ingredients
8
oz
chicken breast
or use ground chicken if you prefer
¼
teaspoon
sea salt
¼
teaspoon
smoked paprika
¼
teaspoon
onion powder
¼
teaspoon
sugar
⅛
teaspoon
cayenne
1.5
tablespoons
olive oil
½ tablespoon to saute chicken, 1 tablespoon to baste bread
¼
teaspoon
garlic powder
french baguette
⅔
cup
shredded cheese
I used an Italian blend
Instructions
Cut chicken into small pieces (smaller than bite sized).
Mix salt, paprika, onion powder, sugar and cayenne in bowl, then toss the chicken in it.
Turn broiler on high to preheat.
Place ½ teaspoon of olive oil in skillet over med-high heat. Once hot add chicken and quickly saute until cooked through. Set aside.
Baste each side of the the baguette slices, place on foil lined pan and lightly toast each side under broiler.
Top with chicken and shredded cheese then broil until cheese is melted.
Serve with soup to make a meal.