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blackened chicken breasts
Blackened Chicken
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Blackened Chicken is a high protein, low carb dish that tastes delicious, seasoned to perfection, and cooked until charred on the outside and juicy inside. 

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Blackened Chicken
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Catalina Castravet
Ingredients
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil divided
Seasoning:
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning herbs
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

  2. In a large shallow dish, whisk together all the seasoning ingredients.

  3. Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels and use two tablespoons of oil to coat the meat.

  4. Toss well in the seasoning mixture, until well covered.

  5. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking hot, for about 4-5 minutes.

  6. Add 1 tablespoon of canola oil and brush it very well all over the skillet.

  7. Add the chicken breasts and cook on each side to blacken, for about 30 seconds.

  8. After that, transfer the pan to the oven, and cook for 15 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 160 degrees F.

  9. Remove the chicken from the oven and cover with foil. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.