Description
Blackened Chicken is a flavorful dish that captures the essence of Southern cuisine, featuring tender, juicy chicken coated in a smoky spice blend. With a crispy exterior and bursting with bold flavors, this recipe is perfect for family dinners or summer cookouts. Easy to prepare and versatile for various cooking methods, Blackened Chicken is sure to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on the counter.
- In a small bowl, mix together smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and coat each with olive oil before generously applying the spice mixture.
- Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until charred and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Remove from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 120mg