Blackened Chicken
Blackened Chicken is the ultimate weeknight meal that delivers bold flavors in under 20 minutes. This dish features tender chicken breasts coated in a homemade Cajun spice blend, then seared to perfection for a deliciously charred crust. The smoky and spicy seasoning elevates the chicken, making it versatile enough to serve in salads, tacos, or alongside your favorite sides. Whether you’re hosting a casual dinner or preparing a quick weeknight meal, this recipe is guaranteed to impress and satisfy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
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- 4 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 °F and prepare a baking tray lined with parchment paper if not using an oven-proof skillet.
- In a bowl, mix the smoked paprika, salt, cumin, thyme, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne (if using) to create the Cajun spice blend.
- Heat a cast iron or stainless steel skillet over high heat until smoking.
- Butterfly each chicken breast for even cooking and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Spray both sides of the chicken with cooking oil and coat with the spice mix.
- Sear the chicken slices in the hot skillet for about 1 minute per side until charred.
- If using an oven-proof skillet, transfer to the oven; otherwise, place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 5-8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160 °F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 56g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
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