Description
Blackened chicken is a flavor-packed dish that brings the taste of summer barbecues right to your kitchen. With its crispy, charred exterior and juicy interior, this recipe is perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. Seasoned with a delightful mix of spices, every bite promises an explosion of smoky flavor. Whether served with rice or grilled vegetables, this dish will surely impress and become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil over each chicken breast and coat generously with the spice mixture.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot; add a little olive oil.
- Sear each chicken breast for about 5-7 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg