Blackened Chicken Recipe

Name: Blackened Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts, flattened to about 1/2 inch thick; 1 cup butter, melted; Blackening Seasoning; 1 1/2 tablespoons salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon sugar (If you want to jazz up the butter a bit, add a dash or two of tabasco!=0)

Servings: persons

4 boneless chicken breasts, flattened to about 1/2 inch thick
1 cup butter, melted
Blackening Seasoning
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon sugar (If you want to jazz up the butter a bit, add a dash or two of tabasco!=0)

1
Let the chicken come to room temperature before using.
2
Cover chicken with butter until well coated.
3
Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot.
4
Roll each chicken breast into about 1/2 tsp. seasoning mix (I use my hands).
5
Immediately place the chicken pieces skin side down in the skillet to sear.
6
Pour about 1 teaspoon of the butter on top.
7
Cook about 2+ minutes, until a crust forms on the underside.
8
Turn and pour another 1 teaspoon of the butter on each of the chicken pieces.
9
Cook until just cooked through.

585

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless chicken breasts, flattened to about 1/2 inch thick, 1 cup butter, melted, Blackening Seasoning, 1 1/2 tablespoons salt, and more.

Yes, Blackened Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Blackened Chicken

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