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Blackened Chicken

This Blackened Chicken recipe is full of bold flavor! This simple seasoning blend is the easiest and quickest way to elevate chicken. It instantly adds a pop of flavor. This blackened chicken is great by itself, on top of salads, in tacos and burritos, in sandwiches, and more!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American , Cajun

Ingredients

  • 3 large chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp cayenne powder
  • pinch sea salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

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  1. First, combine all seasonings in a small bowl.  Stir together.
  2. Use a meat mallet to pound the chicken to ½ inch thickness. Or, use the bottom of a mug.
  3. Season chicken all over with the spice mix.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.  Once the oil is hot, carefully place the chicken inside the pan.
  5. Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side.
  6. Finally, remove from the pan.  Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
  7. Lastly, top with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

  • Nutrition Facts
  • Nutrition Facts Blackened Chicken Amount Per Serving Calories 261 Calories from Fat 99 % Daily Value* Fat 11g17%Saturated Fat 2g13%Trans Fat 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat 1gMonounsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 108mg36%Sodium 198mg9%Potassium 655mg19%Carbohydrates 1g0%Fiber 0.5g2%Sugar 0.1g0%Protein 36g72% Vitamin A 311IU6%Vitamin C 2mg2%Calcium 20mg2%Iron 1mg6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Nutrition Facts Blackened Chicken Amount Per Serving Calories 261 Calories from Fat 99 % Daily Value* Fat 11g17%Saturated Fat 2g13%Trans Fat 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat 1gMonounsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 108mg36%Sodium 198mg9%Potassium 655mg19%Carbohydrates 1g0%Fiber 0.5g2%Sugar 0.1g0%Protein 36g72% Vitamin A 311IU6%Vitamin C 2mg2%Calcium 20mg2%Iron 1mg6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 261
  • Calories from Fat 99
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 11g
  • 17%
  • Saturated Fat 2g
  • 13%
  • Trans Fat 0.02g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 6g
  • Cholesterol 108mg
  • 36%
  • Sodium 198mg
  • 9%
  • Potassium 655mg
  • 19%
  • Carbohydrates 1g
  • 0%
  • Fiber 0.5g
  • 2%
  • Sugar 0.1g
  • 0%
  • Protein 36g
  • 72%
  • Vitamin A 311IU
  • 6%
  • Vitamin C 2mg
  • 2%
  • Calcium 20mg
  • 2%
  • Iron 1mg
  • 6%
  • Pound out the chicken using a meat mallet or the bottom of a mug.  This allows for even cooking and more tender chicken.
  • When possible, use fresh organic chicken breasts.
  • If needed, thaw frozen chicken breasts.
  • This seasoning is great on chicken thighs and chicken wings as well.
  • Cook chicken until it reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit internally.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature.
  • Allow the chicken to rest for 5 to 10 minutes after cooking.  This locks in the juices.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.