Description
Blackened chicken is a flavorful dish with a spicy crust and juicy interior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat each chicken breast with the spice mixture.
- Melt butter in a skillet or brush on the grill.
- Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels to your taste.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or salad.
- Can be marinated overnight for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling or Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: blackened chicken, grilled chicken, spicy chicken