Blackened Chicken

Transform your dinner routine with this bold and flavorful Blackened Chicken recipe—an irresistible dish featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a smoky, spicy Cajun-inspired seasoning blend. This quick and easy recipe combines pantry staples like paprika, cayenne, garlic and onion powder, and aromatic herbs like oregano and thyme, delivering a mouthwatering charred crust with every bite. Pounded for even cooking and seared to perfection in a sizzling mix of butter and olive oil, this dish is ready in just 25 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight option. Serve this blackened goodness alongside fluffy rice, roasted veggies, or a crisp salad for a complete meal that'll impress any chicken lover. Perfect for fans of bold flavors, this recipe is your go-to for quick, delicious, and satisfying dinners!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons Paprika
• 1 tablespoon Onion powder
• 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and cover them with plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound the chicken until it's about 1/2 inch thick for even cooking.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, thyme, oregano, and salt. Mix well to create the blackening spice blend.

Step 3

Sprinkle the spice blend generously on both sides of each chicken breast, pressing the mixture into the meat as evenly as possible.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and olive oil over high heat until the butter is melted and sizzling hot but not smoking.

Step 5

Carefully place the chicken breasts in the hot skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side or until the outside is nicely charred and the chicken is cooked through. Add the remaining butter as needed to keep the chicken moist and flavorful while maintaining the high heat.

Step 6

Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes so the juices can redistribute.

Step 7

Serve the blackened chicken hot, with your choice of sides, such as rice, vegetables, or a fresh salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	807.8 grams (807.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1801

Total Fat 87.70g	112%
Saturated Fat 35.10g	176%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 723mg	241%
Sodium 3192mg	139%
Total Carbohydrate 23.70g	9%
Dietary Fiber 8.50g	30%
Total Sugars 2.20g
Protein 221.10g	442%

Vitamin D 16IU	80%
Calcium 194mg	15%
Iron 11mg	63%
Potassium 2345mg	50%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.6%

Protein: 50.0%

Carbs: 5.4%