Blackened Chicken
This easy Blackened Chicken recipe is made in a cast iron skillet and is incredibly flavorful. Made with a Mexican marinade similar to a dry rub, the chicken is cooked completely in the skillet in under 15 minutes!
Servings: 2
Calories: 397kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. chicken breast boneless, skinless (2 large or 3 small)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 1 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chipotle seasoning
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice or more
- 2 tablespoon cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Place the chicken on a plate and set aside.
- Whisk 1 tablespoon oil, along with the smoked paprika, garlic powder, chipotle seasoning, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
- Spoon the mixture over the chicken, then use your hands to completely coat the chicken on both sides. Let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Next, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Allow 2 minute for the oil to get hot, then place the chicken smooth-side down into the skillet and cook it for 4 minutes.
- Use kitchen tongs to flip the chicken over, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook the chicken for 5-8 more minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°. Cook time varies depending on how thick the chicken is.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet, then add the lime juice and cilantro. Wait 5 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!
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Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation
*Cook time varies depending on the thickness of your chicken breast; you'll know the chicken is done once it reaches an internal temperature of 165°.
Nutrition
Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 856mg | Potassium: 924mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 994IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg