5.0 from 6 votes
Blackened Chicken
Quick, easy and healthy Blackened Chicken recipe that's ready in 30 minutes. Perfect dinner for buys weeknights
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 227 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 6 Tablespoons butter divided
Blackened Rub Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper can add more or less depending on how hot you want it
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix together the rub ingredients and set aside.
- Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make 4 thin chicken breasts.
- Pat the chicken breast dry with a paper towel.
- Melt 3 Tablespoons of the butter in a bowl. Using the basting brush, brush the melted butter on the chicken breasts and then sprinkle the Blackened Rub on the chicken breasts. Flip the chicken breasts over and repeat on the other side.
- Preheat a frying pan on medium-high heat then melt the remaining 3 Tablespoons of butter in the pan.
- Working in batches if needed, place 2 of the chicken breasts in the frying pan and let cook.
- Once there is a good char on the chicken breasts, 6 minutes, flip it over to cook the other side. Cook for another 6 minutes.
- Cook until internal temp of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Time may vary depending on the thickness of your chicken breast.
- Take the chicken off the frying pan and let rest for a few minutes, repeat with remaining chicken if needed.
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Notes
- Allow chicken to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container or a plastic bag with the air squeezed out.
- FRIDGE: Place container in the refrigerator and store for 3-4 days.
- FREEZER: Wrap each chicken breast in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, then transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1chicken breast
Calories
227kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
494mg
(21%)
Potassium
280mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
1518IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1chicken breast | |
| Calories | 227kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 494mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 280mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1518IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.