Blackened Chicken
Blackened chicken is a culinary masterpiece that transforms ordinary chicken breasts into a flavorful delight. With a smoky, spicy crust and juicy interior, this dish is perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, blackened chicken will captivate your taste buds and leave everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and coat generously with the spice mixture on both sides.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat until hot; add olive oil to coat.
- Sear the chicken for 6–7 minutes on each side until blackened and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blackened chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 54g
- Cholesterol: 140mg