Description
Blackened chicken is a flavor-packed dish that offers a delightful combination of smoky spices and juicy, tender meat. Perfect for both casual family dinners and festive gatherings, this recipe elevates ordinary chicken into a culinary masterpiece. With a crispy exterior and customizable spice levels, blackened chicken is sure to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for heat preference)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy finish.
- In a small bowl, mix smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Generously rub the spice mixture on both sides of each chicken breast.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and sear for about 6-7 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through (165°F/75°C).
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 140mg