Grilled Blackened Chicken Recipe

Name: Grilled Blackened Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breast; 1 olive oil; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder

Servings: persons

1
Pull chicken breast from fridge 30 minutes prior to grilling to bring to room temperature.
2
Combine all seasoning and whisk; set aside.
3
Trim any excess fat from chicken and then rub evenly with olive oil. Sprinkle seasoning/rub evenly over chicken; rub to cover entire pieces.
4
Heat grill over medium/high heat until literally smoking. You want to hear the meat sizzle once it hits the grill.
5
Place breast on grill, cover and cook about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Turn heat off and remove grill from heat. Leave meat in pan (covered) for abour 2 minutes and then remove to plate; cover with foil and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

401

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 breast, 1 olive oil, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Grilled 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Blackened Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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