Description
Blackened chicken is a tantalizing dish featuring juicy, tender chicken enveloped in a crispy, spice-laden crust. This quick and easy recipe combines bold flavors with simple ingredients, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or casual weeknight dinners. With just a few straightforward steps, you can impress your guests with this Cajun-inspired classic that delivers deliciousness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning (mix of paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with blackening seasoning.
- Melt the butter in the skillet until bubbly but not burnt.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes on each side until charred and cooked through.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the chicken before serving.
- Serve immediately with your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 47 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg