Blackened Chicken
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Posted: 06/24/24
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Spice up your dinner with this flavorful blackened chicken recipe that is both healthy and delicious. With simple ingredients and easy instructions, this dish is a must-try for any food lover. A quick and easy dinner recipe for busy nights!
Make this blackened chicken whenever you’re in the mood for a tasty dish with a slightly spicy kick. Flavorless chicken is the bane of my existence. Seriously — there’s nothing worse than eating chicken that is dry or taste like nothing. Gimme ALL the flavor you can, am I right? This yummy blackened chicken seasoning delivers in the flavor department for sure!
Pair it with some mashed potatoes and bacon green beans and boy do you have a tasty meal on your hands. Not to mention, this dish is so easy to make! It’s a winner in all of the most important places. Quick, tasty, juicy, and easy to make. You’re going to love blackened chicken!
Why You’ll Love this Blackened Chicken Recipe
- Make this juicy and flavorful chicken in under a half hour. It’s a great busy weeknight meal or something to whip together on the weekend when you don’t want to be cooking for a long time!
- This recipe calls for a homemade spice mixture which means there is always loads of flavor in this dish. No more flavorless chicken dishes!
- Blackened chicken is a great meal prep recipe. Since it’s versatile, you can use it in tons of different dishes. Plus, it stores and reheats well.
Ingredients for Blackened Chicken
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts – It tends to be easiest to use boneless skinless chicken breasts, but you can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs.
- Butter – You can use salted butter or unsalted butter, both will work! If you don’t have butter, you can use vegetable oil, avocado oil, olive oil, or another neutral oil.
- Blackened seasoning – You’ll need these spices and seasonings to make the homemade blackening seasoning:
- dried oregano
- dried thyme
- garlic powder
- kosher salt
- smoked paprika
- cayenne pepper
- ground black pepper
- onion powder
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How to Make Blackened Chicken
Mix together the blackened chicken rub in a small bowl and then set it aside. Slice the chicken breast in half lengthwise and then pat dry with a paper towel.
Melt 3 tablespoons of butter and then use a basting brush to coat each side of the chicken breast. Sprinkle the blackened seasoning on one side, then flip and repeat on the other side.
Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and then melt the remaining 3 tablespoons in the pan.
Place the chicken breasts in the skillet, working in batches as needed. Cook for 6 minutes, and then flip and then cook the other side.
Cook until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Take the chicken off of the frying pan and then let it rest for a few minutes. Then serve with your favorite side dishes!
How to Store Blackened Chicken
Allow chicken to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container or a plastic bag with the air squeezed out.
FRIDGE: Place container in the refrigerator and store for 3-4 days.
FREEZER: Wrap each chicken breast in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, then transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw before reheating.
What is blackened seasoning made of?
Homemade blackened seasoning is made of delicious spices like dried oregano, dried thyme, garlic powder, kosher salt, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, and onion powder. It’s salty, smoky and has a little bit of kick! So tasty.
Does blackened chicken mean burnt?
Nope! The word blackened refers to the charred look that the chicken has once seasoned and cooked. It does not mean that the chicken is burnt or overcooked.
What to Serve with Blackened Chicken
Make a yummy pasta dish and serve blackened chicken on top of bed of alfredo noodles or even simply some buttered noodles. You can also serve this dish with sides like green beans and air fryer potatoes.
Add extra flavor to a caesar pasta salad by chopping up this blackened chicken and mixing it into the salad. It’d also be yummy in this cajun chicken pasta dish.
Pro Tips for the Best Blackened Chicken
- Make sure that each of the chicken breasts are an even thickness so that they all finish cooking at the same time.
- Use an instant read meat thermometer to get an accurate temperature check on the chicken.
- Feel free to change up the spices and seasoning used to make blackening seasoning.
These easy blackened chicken breasts are loaded with flavor and are a super quick recipe. I hope you enjoy as much as we do!
More Chicken Recipes!
- This Marry Me Chicken is creamy, flavorful and always turns out tasty. Serve it on a bed of rice or some noodles for a quick and easy meal.
- Chicken ala King is a classic for a reason. Check out this fun recipe and then whip it up for dinner tonight.
- Saucy and cheesy Pizza Chicken is a great family friendly dinner idea. If you’re sticking to low carb options, this is the best idea when you’re craving pizza!
- Skip the takeout and make the most incredible Teriyaki Chicken instead. It’s way better than takeout anyway.
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Blackened Chicken
Quick, easy and healthy Blackened Chicken recipe that's ready in 30 minutes. Perfect dinner for buys weeknights
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Ingredients
- 2 boneless Chicken breasts
- 6 Tablespoons butter divided
Blackened Rub Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper can add more or less depending on how hot you want it
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix together the rub ingredients and set aside.
- Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make 4 thin chicken breasts.
- Pat the chicken breast dry with a paper towel.
- Melt 3 Tablespoons of the butter in a bowl. Using the basting brush, brush the melted butter on the chicken breasts and then sprinkle the Blackened Rub on the chicken breasts. Flip the chicken breasts over and repeat on the other side.
- Preheat a frying pan on medium-high heat then melt the remaining 3 Tablespoons of butter in the pan.
- Working in batches if needed, place 2 of the chicken breasts in the frying pan and let cook.
- Once there is a good char on the chicken breasts, 6 minutes, flip it over to cook the other side. Cook for another 6 minutes.
- Cook until internal temp of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Time may vary depending on the thickness of your chicken breast.
- Take the chicken off the frying pan and let rest for a few minutes, repeat with remaining chicken if needed.
Tips
Allow chicken to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container or a plastic bag with the air squeezed out.
FRIDGE: Place container in the refrigerator and store for 3-4 days.
FREEZER: Wrap each chicken breast in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, then transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1chicken breast, Calories: 227kcal (11%), Carbohydrates: 2g (1%), Protein: 13g (26%), Fat: 19g (29%), Saturated Fat: 11g (69%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 81mg (27%), Sodium: 494mg (21%), Potassium: 280mg (8%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 0.3g, Vitamin A: 1518IU (30%), Vitamin C: 1mg (1%), Calcium: 22mg (2%), Iron: 1mg (6%)
Elaine says
So juicy and cooked perfectly! I love putting this on salads.
Elena says
Easy and tasty. Cooks quickly. The chicken was juicy and that’s good news.
Lynn Murphy says
Are you sure of the nutritional analysis? The calorie count seems awfully low for a recipe that has six tablespoons of butter!
Julie Evink says
We always recommend checking the nutrition facts with your exact ingredients and your own calculate as ours is automatically generated.