Blackened Chicken Recipe
This easy-to-make Blackened Chicken is a perfect blend of spices for a spicy-smoky flavor. This 30 minute chicken recipe is ideal for quick family dinners.
Servings: 2
Calories: 271kcal
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together sweet paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, cumin, ground cilantro, chili powder, salt and pepper. This will be your blackening spice mix. 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro leaves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Rinse the boneless chicken breasts and pat them dry using a paper towel. Once dry, brush each side of the chicken breasts with olive oil to ensure the blackening spice mix adheres properly. 2 boneless chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Coat the chicken breasts evenly on both sides with the blackening spice mixture, ensuring they are well covered.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. While the grill is heating up, let the chicken absorb the spices for about 15 minutes, enhancing their flavors. You can also heat a cast-iron skillet or pan and cook this over medium high heat on the stovetop.
- Once the grill is at the desired temperature, place the chicken breasts on the grill, and cook for approximately 6 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will ensure all the flavors and juices are retained within the chicken.
- Serve your grilled blackened chicken with a side of steamed vegetables, coleslaw, corn on the cob, or a fresh salad.
Notes
Make it faster: To make this recipe even more quickly, mix up the seasonings ahead of time and prepare the chicken (pound thinner or trim if needed). Then you can simply season the chicken and get it cooking.
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The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 2, with 1 serving being 1 piece of seasoned chicken. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition
Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 672mg | Potassium: 330mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 897IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg