Blackened Chicken Breast
A flavorful and simple blackened chicken breast recipe that seals in juices and keeps the chicken tender and succulent.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Mix the spice blend: In a bowl, combine the paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts and sprinkle the spice mixture generously on both sides, massaging it in.
- Preheat the skillet: Set it over medium-high heat until a drop of water sizzles and evaporates.
- Sauté the chicken: Add the prepared chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until blackened and cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Consider adjusting the cayenne pepper based on spice tolerance. The chicken can be served with various sides for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg