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Blackened Chicken
Blackened Chicken spiked with kicking Cajun heat and a glorious charred crust is huge on flavor, low on effort, stand-alone scrumptious, or fabulous in sandwiches, salads, wraps, or pasta! It’s the answer to “What should I make for dinner?” when all you have is a couple of chicken breasts, pantry seasonings, and 20 minutes. Serve this recipe with a side of creamed corn, mashed potatoes, and a green bean salad, and your simple, last-minute weeknight dinner just became the favorite meal of the week.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- pan
- skillet
- cutting board
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Slice the chicken through the equator to create 4 fillets. Cover the fillets with plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet, side of a can or rolling pin to an even thickness, about ½-inch.
2
Mix all of the Blackening Seasonings together in a small bowl. Pat the chicken dry and lightly coat with olive oil. Season both sides of the chicken with the remaining Blackening Seasonings and rub it in a bit.
olive oil (For Pan Searing Option)2 tablespoons
3
To Pan Sear
4
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in 2 tablespoons oil in a large, heavy bottom skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add chicken and cook for ⏱️ 4-5 minutes per side until blackened and cooked to 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and wait at least ⏱️ 5 minutes to rise to 165 degrees F before slicing or chopping the chicken.
5
To Grill
6
Preheat the grill to 400 degrees, and clean and grease the grates. Grill the chicken undisturbed for ⏱️ 4-5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through (an inserted thermometer should reach 160 degrees F). Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and wait at least ⏱️ 5 minutes to rise to 165 degrees F before slicing or chopping the chicken.
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