Blackened Chicken Breast
A flavorful and easy recipe for blackened chicken breasts that will transform any gathering into a gourmet experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the skillet by preheating it over medium-high heat.
- Create the spice mix by combining paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Prep the chicken by rubbing the spice mix all over the breasts.
- Sauté the chicken in the hot skillet with olive oil, placing the breasts carefully to hear that satisfying sizzle.
- Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through and blackened.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing to retain juiciness.
Notes
Allowing the chicken to rest is crucial for juiciness. Experiment with spice levels to suit your taste!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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