Blackened Chicken Breast
A flavorful Blackened Chicken Breast dish with smoky, spicy goodness and a zesty lemon finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon (for serving)
Instructions
- Mix the spice blend in a bowl by combining paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken breasts, ensuring an even coating.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until blackened and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Remove the chicken from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving with fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
Allow chicken to rest after cooking for juicier meat. Adjust spice levels as desired and experiment with herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg