Easy Blackened Chicken Recipe
This Easy Blackened Chicken Recipe is so delicious, moist and juicy. All you need is blackened seasoning, chicken and oil for this recipe!
Ingredients
For Blackened Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon paprika - Use sweet or smoked!
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper - Add more if you like things spicy!
For Chicken
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast - This should be about 3 chicken breasts.
- 2 ½ tablespoons avocado oil - You can also use another neutral oil, ghee or butter if you'd prefer.
Instructions
- First, make the blackened seasoning. Combine paprika, garlic powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, onion powder, salt, ground black pepper and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
- Next, cut three chicken breasts in half lengthwise. You should have 6 thinner pieces of chicken now.
- Spray one side of each piece of chicken with avocado oil. Then, rub the spices into the chicken. The oil helps the spices stick.
- Flip each piece of chicken over and spray the other side with oil and rub the spices in. Each piece of chicken should be fully coated in the spices on both sides.
- If you don't have a spray bottle of avocado oil, use about ¼ - ½ teaspoon of oil on each side of each piece of chicken.
- Place 1 ½ tablespoons avocado oil in a non stick pan over medium high heat until it begins to smoke.
- Place the chicken into the pan. Turn the heat back to medium. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees F.
- The spices should create a dark crust around the chicken. Cook two pieces of chicken at a time. Let the chicken sit for a few minutes before slicing it.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Blackened Chicken Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 73mg24%
Sodium 521mg23%
Potassium 464mg13%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 0.2g0%
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 690IU14%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 19mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This nutrition information is an estimate and should not be taken as fact. The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.
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