Description
Blackened chicken is a flavor-packed dish that transforms ordinary chicken breasts into a culinary masterpiece. Coated with a vibrant blend of spices, this juicy chicken boasts a smoky, charred crust that excites your palate. Perfect for any occasion, from summer barbecues to cozy family dinners, this recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and cut thick breasts in half for even cooking.
- In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub olive oil over each chicken breast and coat generously with the spice blend.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
- Sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until charred and cooked through.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg