Description
Simple Blackened Chicken is a quick, bold-flavored dish featuring juicy chicken breasts coated in smoky, spicy blackened seasoning and seared to create a dark, flavorful crust. It’s perfect for busy nights and versatile enough for salads, bowls, or tacos.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 to 4 tablespoons blackened seasoning
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create four thinner cutlets. Pat them dry.
- Generously coat each cutlet with blackened seasoning on both sides.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F and a dark crust forms.
- Let rest for 4–5 minutes before slicing or serving.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier option; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- For a smokier flavor, grill the chicken instead of pan-searing.
- Air fryer option: cook at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Store blackened seasoning ahead of time for convenience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
