Blackened Chicken
This Blackened Chicken recipe is full of bold flavor! This simple seasoning blend is the easiest and quickest way to elevate chicken. It instantly adds a pop of flavor. This blackened chicken is great by itself, on top of salads, in tacos and burritos, in sandwiches, and more!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 large chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne powder
- pinch sea salt
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- First, combine all seasonings in a small bowl. Stir together.
- Use a meat mallet to pound the chicken to ½ inch thickness. Or, use the bottom of a mug.
- Season chicken all over with the spice mix.
- Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the chicken inside the pan.
- Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side.
- Finally, remove from the pan. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Lastly, top with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Pound out the chicken using a meat mallet or the bottom of a mug. This allows for even cooking and more tender chicken.
- When possible, use fresh organic chicken breasts.
- If needed, thaw frozen chicken breasts.
- This seasoning is great on chicken thighs and chicken wings as well.
- Cook chicken until it reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit internally.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 to 10 minutes after cooking. This locks in the juices.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Blackened Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.02g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 108mg36%
Sodium 198mg9%
Potassium 655mg19%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugar 0.1g0%
Protein 36g72%
Vitamin A 311IU6%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.