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

Method

  • 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.