Blackened Chicken
This one skillet blackened chicken is coated with spices from your pantry, making for a juicy and healthy dinner in under 15 minutes.
Servings 4
Calories 271kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthwise
- 2 teaspoon light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In small bowl, combine the light brown sugar, paprika, cumin, salt, garlic powder, thyme, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Rub the seasoning into the chicken, making sure it's entirely coated.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat in large skillet. Add chicken to skillet and cook for 4 minutes per side or until blackened. Remove from skillet and serve immediately.
Notes
- Multiply the spice mixture by 4X and then save the rest in a jar for later use.
- You can adjust the spice level by adding or removing cayenne pepper in ¼ teaspoon increments.
- Make sure the skillet is hot before adding the chicken. It should be just beginning to smoke.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, covering with foil, before serving so the juices stay inside.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chicken | Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 553mg | Potassium: 292mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0g