Description
Blackened chicken is a flavor-packed dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a smoky, spiced crust. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, delivering mouthwatering taste and impressive presentation. Serve it with sides like rice or salad, and watch as your family gathers around the table, savoring every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pat dry the chicken breasts and coat with olive oil. Generously apply the spice mix.
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until blackened and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 140mg