4.2 from 21 votes
Blackened Chicken (Crazy Easy)
These blackened chicken thighs are seasoned with a punchy homemade blend of spices, then seared to golden-brown perfection. They're bursting with juice and SO flavorful!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 204 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp oil avocado or olive
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt adjust to liking
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper adjust to liking
Instructions
- Mix the seasonings together in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. Rub the seasoning into the chicken until evenly coated.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat with the oil. Once sizzling hot, turn the heat down to medium and add the chicken thighs. Cook for about 5-6 minutes.
- Flip the thighs over and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove the thighs from the skillet, and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
204kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.05g
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
684mg
(29%)
Potassium
311mg
(9%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
330IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 204kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 684mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 311mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 330IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.