Blackened Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
217 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Cajun
Blackened Chicken
Description
This Blackened Chicken recipe applies a carefully mixed blend of smoked paprika, sweet paprika, cayenne, and dried herbs such as thyme, oregano, and basil to boneless, skinless chicken breasts brushed with melted butter. The chicken sears briefly in a hot cast iron skillet, developing a dark, crusty coating from the seasoning. After searing, the pan goes into a hot oven to finish cooking thoroughly without drying out the meat. The result is chicken with a slightly spicy, smoky crust and a tender, juicy center. A sprinkle of fresh parsley at the end adds a touch of color and mild herbaceousness.
The method highlights stovetop searing combined with oven baking for even cooking and a distinctive crust texture. The layered seasoning mix offers complexity with warmth from paprika and heat from cayenne. Finished chicken breasts can be served whole alongside vegetables, in salads, or sliced for sandwiches or wraps.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons paprika sweet
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoons onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/4 teaspoon basil dried
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 chicken breast about 1 1/4 lbs, boneless skinless
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
Instructions
- Place the smoked paprika, sweet paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, thyme, oregano, basil and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Stir until thoroughly combined.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Brush the melted butter all over both sides of the chicken. Sprinkle the seasoning mix over both sides of the chicken, using your hands to press the spices into the meat.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat. Brush the skillet with vegetable oil. Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes per side or until a dark brown crust forms.
- Place the pan in the oven. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the pan from the oven. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 217kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1081mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 490mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1787IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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