If you're craving a flavorful and succulent chicken dish without spending hours in the kitchen, look no further than blackened chicken. This culinary delight is a symphony of bold flavors, achieved through a unique seasoning blend and a quick cooking technique. With a crispy, charred exterior and a juicy, tender interior, blackened chicken is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer it as a standalone dish or incorporated into other recipes, this versatile protein is a must-try for home cooks of all skill levels. So get ready to embark on a culinary adventure and discover the secrets to creating the perfect quick and easy blackened chicken.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
BLACKENED CHICKEN RECIPE
This blackened chicken recipe is easy and quick to make and a perfect dish to add into your weekly meal rotation. Marinated and cooked in a delicious spice mix, this easy chicken recipe will be a hit with the whole family.
Provided by Becky Hardin
Categories Main Course
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a small saucepan on very low heat or in the microwave, at 10 second intervals
- Mix the melted butter with all the spices and salt
- Coat the chicken breasts with the spice & butter mixture
- Let the coated chicken marinate for 20 minutes
- Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a cast iron skillet on medium-high heat
- Add the chicken and cook for 7-8 minutes on each side until cooked and charred
- Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes
- Slice the chicken and squeeze lime
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with sour cream on the side
Nutrition Facts : Calories 636 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 50 g, Fat 45 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, Cholesterol 244 mg, Sodium 1454 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BLACKENED CHICKEN
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
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
THE EASIEST BLACKENED CHICKEN
If you like heat and you love chicken, this recipe is for you! It is simple and quick and best served with rice and something cool to drink!
Provided by Andrea Wilcox
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pan-Fried
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a large skillet combine the Worcestershire sauce and ground black pepper. Add the chicken and simmer over medium heat until the sauce begins to boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Turn chicken occasionally, spooning sauce over it. The sauce will thicken. Let cool and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 743.6 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
QUICK AND EASY BLACKENED CHICKEN
I find my version not only fast, but pretty fool proof. I buy my blackening seasoning. I know that might be considered "cheating" but I really like this method and I always end up with moist and flavorful chicken. You can do it outside to avoid the smoke in your house, or do it inside if you can open some windows and have good ventilation.
Provided by graniteangel
Categories Chicken
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Turn oven of 275°F.
- Place chicken breasts under plastic wrap and pound out evenly with a rolling pin (I use an empty champagne bottle- works like a charm).
- Place a cast iron or other sturdy frying pan on high heat. Let heat for about 5 or 6 minutes until VERY hot.
- Meanwhile coat both sides of chicken with melted butter (I like to use clarified) and sprinkle one fourth of the cayenne and blackening seasoning over the top side of your chicken.
- Place ONE chicken breast in the pan, seasoning side down. Place a sheet of tin foil over chicken breast and use either a heavy cast iron pot/pan or a pot filled with 5 lbs of rice to weigh down on the tin foil covered breast. Let sit and seer for 1 1/2 minutes being careful not to go over. Lift weight and tin foil. Sprinkle another fourth of cayenne and blackening seasoning on top of unseasoned side of breast. Flip breast over. Re-apply tin foil flipped raw/wet side up) and reapply weight for an additional 1 1/2 minutes to cook other side.
- Remove breast from the pan and place in the oven in a glass dish.
- Repeat with second breast. Once the second breast is done let it sit in the oven for about 10 minutes and it's ready to serve.
- Goes great in salads or with grilled veggies like zucchini and red bell peppers. Garlic mash potatoes are also a great paring. Pasta alfredo too!
- I use this same method with steaks and catfish.
- You can add hot sauce of your choice to melted butter if you REALLY like it spicy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.6, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 121.3, Sodium 289, Carbohydrate 0.1, Protein 25.2
BLACKENED CHICKEN
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
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.
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet to prevent the chicken from burning.
- Heat the skillet over medium-high heat until it is very hot.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet. Cook the chicken in batches if necessary.
- Make sure the chicken is well-coated in the blackened seasoning before cooking.
- Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, or until it is cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the blackened chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, vegetables, or mashed potatoes.
Conclusion:
Blackened chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal or for a special occasion. With its bold and flavorful crust, blackened chicken is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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