Blackened Chicken
A blend of spices and pan-searing make this blackened chicken incredibly flavorful!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.25 pounds)
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Carefully butterfly each chicken breast, creating two thin cutlets from each breast. If you purchased cutlets, skip this step.2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- In a small bowl, mix together smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and dried oregano to create the blackening spice mix.2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste, ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- Heat a heavy skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until it's very hot.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Rub each chicken breast with the spice mix, until it’s well coated on both sides.
- Add oil to the hot pan. Carefully place the seasoned chicken breasts in the pan. Cook for about 5 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the exterior is blackened and crusty.2 tablespoons olive oil
- Remove the chicken from the pan, place on a plate, and let it rest for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Slice the blackened chicken or serve the cutlets whole. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top if desired.Fresh lemon wedges for serving
Notes
- If you’d rather not cut the chicken yourself, you could buy thin cutlets instead of whole breasts.
- Adjust the level of cayenne pepper according to your spice preference. If you like it spicier, feel free to add more.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cutlet | Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 602mg | Potassium: 570mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 647IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
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