Blackened Chicken Recipe
Blackened Chicken Recipe
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This 15 minute homemade blackened chicken packs a bunch with a delicious seasoning blend made right from the pantry. Easy to make, delicious!
This 15 minute homemade blackened chicken packs a bunch with a delicious seasoning blend made right from the pantry. Easy to make, delicious!
Blackened Chicken - Recipe Video
Blackened Chicken - Recipe Video
List of Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast (4 6-8 oz filets, larger breasts will take longer to cook)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme (or oregano)
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. chili powder (or more)
1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. In a small bowl, combine the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, thyme, black pepper, and chili powder. For a spicier chicken breast, add more chili powder or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. In a small bowl, combine the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, thyme, black pepper, and chili powder. For a spicier chicken breast, add more chili powder or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
2
Brush the chicken breast with melted butter and cover with seasoning mix. Flip over and repeat. If there is any extra butter you can add it to the skillet.
Brush the chicken breast with melted butter and cover with seasoning mix. Flip over and repeat. If there is any extra butter you can add it to the skillet.
3
Heat a cast iron skillet (or other heavy skillet) over high heat until very hot. Add the chicken breast and cook for 30-60 seconds on each side to blacken.
Heat a cast iron skillet (or other heavy skillet) over high heat until very hot. Add the chicken breast and cook for 30-60 seconds on each side to blacken.
4
Place the entire skillet in the oven and cook for 10-14 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked. The exact cooking time will depend on the thickness of the chicken. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve.
Place the entire skillet in the oven and cook for 10-14 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked. The exact cooking time will depend on the thickness of the chicken. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve.
ENJOY!
Make this delicious Blackened Chicken recipe and tag us! @slenderkitchen
Make this delicious Blackened Chicken recipe and tag us! @slenderkitchen