Blackened Chicken
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
136 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Blackened Chicken
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Spice up you weeknight dinner routine with my easy Blackened Chicken. This 15-minute meal is a breeze to make even when you're crunched for time, and tastes incredible as an entree alone or sliced and served over pasta, rice, or leafy greens.
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Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts halved, or 1 pound chicken breast cutlets
- 2 to 3 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning homemade or store-bought (see note 1)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Arrange chicken on a baking sheet or work surface and sprinkle both sides generously with Cajun seasoning.
- In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Arrange chicken in a single layer and cook, flipping once, until the temperature on an internal thermometer reaches 165 degrees, about 5 minutes on each side.
- Remove to a cutting board and slice on the bias.
Notes
- Cajun seasoning: You can find this in jars at the supermarket, or to make Homemade Cajun Seasoning, inside a small bowl or a jar with a lid, add 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 3/4 teaspoon cayenne, 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, and 3/4 teaspoon onion powder. Stir to combine (or close and shake the jar). Store any remaining Cajun seasoning in an airtight container.
- Yield: This recipe makes four 4-ounce portions of Blackened Chicken, ideal to act as the main dish portion of your meal.
- Storage: Store extra chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: Cooked blackened chicken can be frozen in an airtight container up to 3 months. Thaw overnight when ready to serve. Reheat until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 serving
Calories
136kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
68mg
(3%)
Potassium
289mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
1741IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 136 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 136kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 68mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 289mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1741IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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