Blackened Chicken

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Blackened chicken is quick and easy to make at home. Adjust the spices in this recipe to suit your taste. This is great on a summer's day with fresh corn and mashed potatoes.

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A plate of sliced blackened chicken served over mixed greens with lemon slices
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme

  • teaspoon onion powder

  • teaspoon ground white pepper

  • teaspoon salt

  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • cooking spray

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.

    Ingredients to make blackened chicken

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  2. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until it is smoking hot, about 3 to 5 minutes.

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  3. While the skillet is heating, mix paprika, cayenne, cumin, thyme, onion powder, white pepper, and salt together in a small bowl.

    A hot cast iron skillet next to a small glass bowl of spice mix

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  4. Spray chicken breasts on both sides with cooking spray, then coat evenly with spice mixture.

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  5. Place chicken in the hot pan and cook for 1 minute. Turn, and cook 1 minute on other side. Transfer chicken to the prepared baking sheet.

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  6. Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

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  7. Serve and enjoy!

    A plate of sliced blackened chicken served over mixed greens with lemon slices

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

135 Calories
3g Fat
1g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 135
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 205mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 25g 49%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 228mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.