Grilled Blackened Chicken Recipe + Video

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings (or 4 large)

  • Calories

    275 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American, Cajun

Grilled Blackened Chicken Recipe + Video

With just a handful of pantry staple spices you can create a spicy and delicious blackening seasoning blend that's perfect for adding big flavor to grilled chicken and more!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 pounds boneless chicken breasts 4-6 breasts
  • 2 ½ tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoons black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium heat, approximately 350 to 400°F.
  2. Set out a small bowl to mix the blackened seasoning. Combine the smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, sugar, garlic powder, black pepper, dried thyme, dried oregano, and Cayenne pepper. Mix well.
  3. Lay the chicken breasts out on a baking dish. Sprinkle them generously with blackening seasoning on both sides. Pat the seasoning into the chicken.
  4. Once the grill is hot, place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook for approximately 5 minutes per side. If working with larger chicken breasts, you may need to grill them for 6-7 minutes per side.
  5. Allow the chicken breasts to rest for 5 minutes before cutting, then serve warm.

Notes

  • If using the blackening seasoning on bone-in chicken pieces, grill over medium heat for 35-40 minutes, flipping every 10 minutes. Lower the heat a little if flare-ups are a problem.
  • Use this fabulous spice blend to make grilled shrimp, white fish, lobster, steaks, pork chops, veggies... You name it! Basically, anything that can be coated in spices and grilled is perfect.
  • Transfer cooled chicken to an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1pc Calories 275kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 49g (98%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 847mg (35%) Potassium 927mg (26%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1582IU (32%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings (or 4 large)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 275 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1pc
Calories 275kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 49g 98%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 847mg 35%
Potassium 927mg 20%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1582IU 32%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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