Easy Blackened Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this **Easy Blackened Chicken** recipe, a bold and flavorful dish that's both simple and satisfying. Perfectly seasoned with a smoky homemade spice blend of paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, and herbs, these juicy chicken breasts develop a crispy, blackened crust in just minutes using a hot cast-iron skillet. Ready in under 30 minutes, this quick, protein-packed meal is ideal for busy evenings or meal prep. Serve it with your favorite sides like roasted vegetables, fluffy rice, or a refreshing salad for a complete and delicious dinner that’s sure to impress. Keywords: easy blackened chicken recipe, quick blackened chicken, homemade spice blend chicken, cast-iron chicken recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness (about 1/2-inch) to ensure even cooking.
In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the blackening spice blend.
Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel, then coat them evenly with olive oil on all sides.
Sprinkle the blackening spice blend generously onto each piece of chicken, pressing the spices into the meat to form a crust.
Heat a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium-high heat until it is very hot, about 2-3 minutes.
Place the chicken breasts in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until a dark, flavorful crust forms and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the chicken breasts from the pan and let them rest on a plate for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the blackened chicken warm, paired with your favorite sides like steamed vegetables, rice, or a crisp salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
360 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.4 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 148 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 616 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.8 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 54.4 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 517 mg | 11% | |
*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.
