Description
Sizzling Blackened Chicken brings Louisiana’s bold spice blend to kitchen tables with fiery flavor and restaurant-quality results. Crusty exterior and juicy meat promise a quick, irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon (for squeezing)
Instructions
- Blend paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl to create a robust seasoning blend.
- Pat chicken breasts completely dry using paper towels to ensure optimal spice adherence and even cooking.
- Generously coat each chicken breast with the prepared spice mixture, pressing the seasoning firmly into the meat to create a dense, flavorful crust.
- Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat until it’s smoking hot, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken breasts into the scorching skillet, allowing each piece to develop a dark, crispy exterior without moving them for 4-5 minutes.
- Flip chicken breasts and continue cooking on the other side for an additional 4-5 minutes, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 3-4 minutes to redistribute internal juices and maintain moisture.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the blackened chicken just before serving to add a bright, zesty finish.
- Slice and serve immediately while the exterior remains crisp and the interior remains juicy.
Notes
- Moisture Magic: Pat chicken breasts completely dry to help spices stick and create an incredible crispy exterior that locks in all the delicious flavors.
- Heat Mastery: Use a cast-iron skillet for the most authentic blackened texture, which provides unbeatable heat distribution and develops a perfect dark crust.
- Spice Control: Adjust cayenne pepper quantity based on personal heat tolerance, reducing for mild palates or increasing for spice lovers who crave intense flavor.
- Dietary Flexibility: Swap chicken breasts with tofu, fish, or plant-based protein alternatives for vegetarian and dietary-specific variations while maintaining the same bold seasoning profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern Cuisine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg