Best 7 Blackened Chicken Rub Recipes

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Blackened chicken rub is a vibrant and flavorful spice blend that adds a smoky, savory, and slightly spicy kick to chicken. Whether you're grilling, pan-frying, or baking, this rub is sure to transform your chicken into a delectable masterpiece. With its unique combination of aromatic spices, blackened chicken rub creates a tantalizing crust that locks in moisture and delivers a burst of flavor with every bite. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best blackened chicken rub recipe that will elevate your cooking game and leave your taste buds craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BLACKENED CHICKEN



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This spicy blackened chicken packs a one-two punch of flavor. The grilled chicken is basted with a peppery white sauce-there's plenty of extra sauce left over for dipping. -Stephanie Kenney, Falkville, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon paprika
4 teaspoons sugar, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons pepper, divided
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1-1/3 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the paprika, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, thyme, lemon-pepper, cayenne and 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pepper; sprinkle over both sides of chicken. Set aside. , In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, water, vinegar and remaining sugar, salt and pepper; cover and refrigerate 1 cup for serving. Save remaining sauce for basting., Grill chicken, covered, over indirect medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting frequently with remaining sauce. Serve with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 704 calories, Fat 62g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 1465mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

BLACKENED CHICKEN



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Spice-rubbed chicken breasts are grilled gently until they turn mahogany.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for grill
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons ground pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 garlic clove, minced
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves (2 1/2 pounds total)

Steps:

  • Set up a grill for indirect cooking over medium-high (see note below). Clean and lightly oil hot grill. In a bowl, combine paprika, ground pepper, salt, cayenne, oregano, thyme, garlic, and oil; rub on chicken.
  • Grill chicken, skin side down, directly over heat source until skin is browned, about 4 minutes. Flip chicken; move to cooler side of grill. Cover grill and cook chicken until cooked through, 35 to 40 minutes. Transfer to a platter and tent with foil. Let chicken rest 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 g, Fat 11 g, Protein 29 g

BLACKENED CHICKEN



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Great on a summer's day with fresh corn and mashed potatoes.

Provided by Karena

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ teaspoon paprika
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
⅛ teaspoon onion powder
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat for 5 minutes until it is smoking hot.
  • Mix together the paprika, salt, cayenne, cumin, thyme, white pepper, and onion powder. Oil the chicken breasts with cooking spray on both sides, then coat the chicken breasts evenly with the spice mixture.
  • Place the chicken in the hot pan, and cook for 1 minute. Turn, and cook 1 minute on other side. Place the breasts on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 204.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

FAVORITE BLACKENED RUB



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I took a rub recipe on here and tweaked it for a while until it it came out how I liked. My goal was to make a rub that I could generously apply to chicken, salmon, or steak that had great flavor and that was not too salty or spicy. This is our standby now and our favorite way to use is is to pat it on both sides of a salmon filet and then cook the salmon on the grill.

Provided by beckas

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon dried mustard
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon oregano
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon mccormick bbq salt (optional, but it adds a unique flavor)

Steps:

  • Toss all ingredients in a bowl. Store left overs in a sealed container or a ziploc sandwich bag.
  • To use, generously pat the rub on both sides of salmon, chicken, or beef and cook or grill as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 18.8, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 206.7, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 2.4, Protein 0.5

BLACKENED SEASONING MIX



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Eight ingredients and you've just made your own salt-free Cajun seasoning mix at home.

Provided by DJBPITT

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon ground dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper, basil, and oregano in a bowl until evenly mixed. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 9.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 1.1 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

BLACKENED CAJUN CHICKEN



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My son's a great cook who came up with this rub on his own. It's one of our very favorite ways to prepare chicken because it's nice and zesty.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon each paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder and ground mustard
1 teaspoon each onion powder, ground cumin, dried thyme and pepper
1 teaspoon crushed bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds), cut up and skin removed

Steps:

  • Combine all seasonings. Place chicken in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; rub with half of the seasoning mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Grill, covered, over medium heat for 15-23 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BLACKENED CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH CAJUN SLAW



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Spicy chicken with a cooling slaw topping. The original recipes says it serves 4, but I think since the breasts are cut in half, it probably serves more. From Nibble Me This blog: http://www.nibblemethis.com/2013/04/blackened-chicken-sandwich-with-cajun.html Note: Recommended to cook outside on a grill or burner.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

4 chicken cutlets, cut in half lengthwise and pounded thin
4 kaiser rolls
1/4 cup butter, melted (divided)
1/2 tablespoon paprika
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
1/4 green bell peppers or 1/4 red bell pepper, thin julienne sliced
1/4 sweet onion, thin julienne sliced
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon blackening seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • Mix the dry rub ingredients together.
  • To make the slaw: Put the cabbage, bell pepper and onion in a bowl. Whisk the remaining ingredients together, pour over the veggies and toss to coat. Add a little of the dressing at a time until you get the consistency wanted. Can make ahead and refrigerate it for 2-3 hours before eating.
  • Preheat a grill with a cast iron skillet or griddle plate to 450 degrees. (May, also, be cooked in cast iron using a burner.).
  • Brush buns lightly with butter and toast until browned, about 15-30 seconds; set aside.
  • Drizzle just enough of the melted butter (about 1 tablespoon) over the chicken breasts to lightly coat. Season with 1/2 of the dry rub. It should be pretty thick to form a 'crust'.
  • Ladle a few tablespoons of the butter onto the hot griddle and place the cutlets onto the griddle seasoned side down. (Note: The butter may smoke a LOT. That's why it's cooked outside, just don't spill butter on the flames or it will flame up.) Cook until the edges of the cutlets start to turn white, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Ladle the remaining butter over the chicken and season with the remaining dry rub. Flip and cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 155-160 degrees, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Remove chicken and serve on toasted buns with the slaw.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.7, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 34.3, Sodium 1867.5, Carbohydrate 40.9, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 5.5, Protein 7.2

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken for the job: For blackened chicken, you want to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. Make sure the chicken is of good quality and fresh.
  • Make sure the chicken is dry before cooking: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels before seasoning and cooking. This will help the spices adhere to the chicken and prevent the chicken from steaming.
  • Use a cast iron skillet: A cast iron skillet is the best choice for cooking blackened chicken. It retains heat well and creates a nice sear on the chicken.
  • Get the skillet hot: Before adding the chicken, make sure the skillet is hot enough. You should see a light haze coming off the skillet when you add the oil.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet: Cook the chicken in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the skillet. This will help the chicken cook evenly.
  • Don't move the chicken around: Once you add the chicken to the skillet, don't move it around. Let it sear for a few minutes on each side before flipping it.
  • Use a meat thermometer: The best way to tell if the chicken is cooked through is to use a meat thermometer. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Conclusion:

Blackened chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. With its smoky, spicy flavor, blackened chicken is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give blackened chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!

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