5.0 from 15 votes
Blackened Chicken
Blackened chicken is seasoned with a bold blend of spices and pan-fried until charred and crispy on the outside.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 235 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 6 to 7 ounces each or 2lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Blackened Seasoning
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or ¼ teaspoon table salt, more to taste
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the spice mixture. Set aside.
- Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create 4 thinner chicken fillets.
- Rub the blackened seasoning over both sides of the chicken.
- Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet or cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Once hot, add the chicken and cook for about 4-6 minutes per side or until blackened and cooked through.
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Notes
- You can use a premade blackened seasoning if you prefer. Premade seasonings tend to be saltier.
- Cook the chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- To bake in the oven:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Prepare the chicken as directed and rub it with oil and then the seasoning.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and bake for 17 to 20 minutes or until cooked through.
Nutrition Information
Calories
235
(12%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
429mg
(18%)
Potassium
475mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
786IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 235 | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 429mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 475mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 786IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.