Description
A delightful recipe for Blackened Chicken featuring a spicy seasoning blend for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the blackening spice mix.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and rub the spice mix generously over both sides of each breast.
- Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Carefully place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a dark, crispy crust.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve with lemon wedges for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken with the spice mix for 1 hour or overnight.
- Adjust the level of cayenne pepper to taste, if you prefer a milder flavor.
- This dish pairs well with a side of rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg