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Three seasoned, blackened chicken breasts in a cast iron skillet, garnished with fresh parsley and lime wedges. A black-and-white checkered towel is partially visible underneath the skillet.
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Blackened Chicken

This is the best blackened chicken recipe.This quick and easy blackened chicken recipe is ready in 10 minutes making baked blackened chicken a quick dinner.
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Grilling, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 Tbsp blacken seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil (divided)

Instructions

  • Filet the chicken or pound out flat so that it will cook more evenly.
  • Place the chicken on a plate. Rub 1 Tbsp of the vegetable oil onto both side of the chicken breasts.
  • Spoon the homemade blackened seasoning over the chicken and spread around onto the chicken (on both sides). I use ½ tablespoon per piece of chicken (adjust based on your preference). The more you use, the spicier it will be and the less you use the milder it will be.
  • Heat up a cast iron skillet so it is hot and spread the remaining vegetable oil onto the bottom of the pan.
  • Place the chicken on the hot cast iron pan and let it cook for 5-6 minutes. Time it and don’t move the chicken, so it can get that beautiful blackened crust on it.
  • Flip and cook another 5-6 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F.
  • Remove and allow it to cool for a few minutes. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Notes

Refrigerate the leftovers in an air tight container for up to 5 days.  You can also freeze leftover blackened chicken. Put the leftovers in an airtight container and store it in the freezer for up to 6 months. 

Expert Tips

  • Adding Spice - Keep in mind the more spice mixture you use, the spicier it will be. If you prefer less heat, reduce the amount of seasoning on the chicken.
  • Applying Seasoning - You will want to brush or rub the seasoning (instead of just sprinkle it on) to insure that the spices are going to stay when you cook it. This is important so you get that nice seasoning crust on your chicken.
  • Cooking Chicken - Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your chicken. As you are cooking the chicken in a single layer, allow it to cook without flipping it. This will provide the perfect texture on the chicken breast. Feel free to bake chicken in the oven at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Protein: 24g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 664mg | Potassium: 418mg | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
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