Description
Sizzling blackened chicken recipe brings Louisiana’s bold flavors to dinner tables nationwide. Perfectly seasoned and charred, this spicy dish delivers mouthwatering satisfaction you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless or 4 thin-cut)
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) smoked paprika
- 1 tsp (5 g) garlic powder
- 1 tsp (5 g) onion powder
- 1 tsp (5 g) dried thyme
- 1 tsp (5 g) dried oregano
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) black pepper
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) salt
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
- Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preparation: Meticulously clean chicken breasts and eliminate excess moisture using paper towels, then horizontally slice if necessary to ensure uniform thickness.
- Seasoning Blend: Whisk dry spices together in a compact bowl, creating an intense flavor profile.
- Coating Process: Massage olive oil across chicken surfaces, then generously press seasoning mixture onto both sides, ensuring complete spice adherence.
- Pan Preheating: Heat cast iron skillet over medium-high temperature, lightly coating with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Searing Technique: Strategically place seasoned chicken into scorching pan, allowing each side to develop a caramelized, blackened crust for 4-5 minutes.
- Temperature Verification: Utilize meat thermometer to confirm internal temperature reaches precisely 165°F/74°C, guaranteeing safe and optimal doneness.
- Resting Stage: Transfer chicken from heat and let rest momentarily, enabling natural juice redistribution for maximum tenderness and flavor preservation.
Notes
- Dry Chicken Thoroughly: Moisture prevents proper blackening, so use fresh paper towels to absorb all surface wetness completely.
- Slice for Even Cooking: Cut thick chicken breasts horizontally to ensure uniform thickness and faster, more consistent heat penetration.
- Achieve High Heat: Use cast iron skillet and heat to medium-high, allowing surface to become extremely hot for authentic blackened exterior.
- Temperature Check: Always use meat thermometer to confirm internal temperature reaches exactly 165°F/74°C for safe, perfectly cooked chicken.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 287
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg