Louisiana Style Blackened Chicken Recipe

Name: Louisiana Style Blackened Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 large skinless chicken pieces, about 200 g each; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; salad leaves (to garnish); BLACKENING SPICES; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons oregano; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

8 large skinless chicken pieces, about 200 g each
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
salad leaves (to garnish)
BLACKENING SPICES
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 200C/400 degrees F.
2
In a large bowl, mix together all the blackening spices.
3
Toss the chicken in the spices, making sure that each fillet is evenly coated.
4
Heat a large heavy based frying pan over high heat until very hot.
5
Add the oil and fry chicken fillets on each side.
6
You want the chicken to fry quite fast so that you sear and roast the spices very well.
7
Don't be tempted to add too many pieces to the pan at once or you will not get the desired effect.
8
When the fillet is well seared, place on a roasting tray and bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
9
Serve the chicken on a platter garnished with a few salad leaves.

479

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Protein

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 large skinless chicken pieces, about 200 g each, 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, salad leaves (to garnish), BLACKENING SPICES, and more.

Yes, Louisiana Style 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!

Louisiana Style Blackened Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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