Blackened Chicken Breast Recipe
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Blackened Chicken Breast Recipe
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This Blackened Chicken is so simple, yet so delicious! It is easy and quick enough for a busy weeknight, but flavorful enough to impress guests. Filled with protein and big on taste, you can't go wrong with this easy dinner idea.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into thin cutlets (about 6)
- 2 tbsp butter
For the Blackened Chicken Seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or up to 1/2 tsp to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, Old Bay, salt, and cayenne pepper (optional) and mix.
- Lay the chicken cutlets flat and sprinkle seasonings on the first side, lightly pat them in, and then sprinkle the remaining seasoning on the back side and pat in. This can sit in the refrigerator for up to an hour seasoned.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat for 2-3 minutes, then reduce to medium high and add the butter.
- Once the butter is melted and starting to brown, but not smoke, put the chicken flat in the skillet. Do not crowd the skillet. Cook the chicken in batches if necessary.
- Let the chicken cook for 2-3 minutes on the first side without moving or checking it, then flip and cook 2 minutes on the other side. Then reduce heat to low, cover the pan and continue to cook until the chicken reaches an internal temp of 165˚F (about 2-3 more minutes.)
- Remove the chicken from the skillet (to prevent it from continuing to cook) and serve warm with fresh parsley or freshly squeezed lemon if desired.
Notes
- Substitutions —
- How to Store — To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store:
- How to Freeze — This recipe freezes well. It can be frozen up to 6 months in advance or after cooking. See “how to freeze” section in original post for full instructions.
- This recipe freezes well. It can be frozen up to 6 months in advance or after cooking. See “how to freeze” section in original post for full instructions.
- How to Reheat — This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments, or cover with tin foil and place into the oven to reheat.
- This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments, or cover with tin foil and place into the oven to reheat.
- To create a milder, kid-friendly blackened chicken, sometimes called bronzed chicken, omit the cayenne and lightly season with black pepper.
- To make a true blackened seasoning use the cayenne and black pepper to create the spice.
- Instead of chicken breasts, use chicken thighs, chicken tenders, or even chicken wings will work, however the cook time and measurements can vary.
- in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
- in the freezer up to a month
Nutrition Information
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Serving
4oz
Calories
212kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
403mg
(17%)
Potassium
586mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
375IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4oz | |
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 403mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 586mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 375IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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