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easy blackened chicken

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

This Cajun style blackened chicken recipe brings juicy flavorful chicken breasts to your table in under 20 minutes.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For easy blackened chicken

  • 1/2 Tbsp
    smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp
    cayenne pepper (this is the hot one so you can tame it back if need be)
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 2
    large chicken breast sliced in half lengthwise
  • 3 Tbsp
    canola oil

How To Make easy blackened chicken

  • 1
    Combine smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, oregano and salt in a Ziploc bag. Shake to combine.
  • 2
    Brush chicken breasts lightly on both sides with oil or spray with baking spray. Use your hands to spread the seasonings evenly over the chicken.
  • 3
    Heat one tablespoon canola oil in a nonstick skillet over medium to medium high heat until it is smoking. Cook chicken until it is golden brown (almost black) on both sides and cooked through; approximately 5 minutes each side. Remove from skillet. Cover with a loose aluminum foil tent; let rest for 10 minutes.
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