Description
Blackened Chicken – an easy and simple blackened chicken recipe that is delicious on its own or in a salad or with alfredo sauce!
Ingredients
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Blackened Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper*
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Chicken:
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Instructions
- Place chicken on a cutting board and wrap with plastic wrap.
- Use flat side of meat tenderizer to flatten chicken until it is approximately 1/2 inch thick.
- Place chicken on a large plate or platter.
- Combine Blackened Seasoning ingredients in a small bowl.
- Pat chicken dry with clean paper towel. Rub Blackened Seasoning all over. Drizzle seasoned chicken with olive oil and rub all over.
- Bring a large cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Add a teaspoon or two of olive oil and swirl to coat the pan.
- Place chicken in cast iron skillet and sear both sides 2-4 minutes. Continue cooking in the cast iron skillet (continuing to flip every 2-4 minutes) until fully cooked OR place the cast iron skillet in a 400 degree F. oven (middle rack) for 10-20 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Place chicken on a plate and let rest 5-10 minutes before cutting.
Notes
- Spice level: feel free to omit or reduce the cayenne pepper if you want to lower the spice level.
- Fully cooked: chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temp of 165 degrees F. – use an internal meat thermometer to keep track.