Description
Cajun Blackened Chicken is a quick, spicy skillet meal with bold seasoning and juicy chicken.
Ingredients
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- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Mix all seasoning ingredients in a small bowl
- Coat chicken with cooking spray and season both sides
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
- Cook chicken 7 to 8 minutes per side covered
- Remove from heat and rest before serving
Notes
- Cast iron works best for even cooking
- Adjust cayenne to control heat level
- Slice thick chicken breasts for faster cooking
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 164
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 277mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 72mg