Description
Experience the bold flavors and smoky aroma of blackened chicken, a dish that transforms any meal into a culinary adventure. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a vibrant spice blend for an easy yet impressive dinner option. Whether served in tacos, alongside fresh salads, or over rice, blackened chicken is sure to delight your taste buds and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Place each chicken breast between plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness of about ½ inch.
- Coat the chicken with olive oil to help the spices stick and achieve a crispy crust.
- Generously season both sides of each breast with the spice blend.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until smoking hot. Sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until charred and cooked through.
- Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice; garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 115mg