Blackened Chicken

Blackened chicken is about to be your new go-to main course. Juicy chicken coated in an amazing blend of spices, then seared in butter and finished off in the oven. It couldn't be easier or more delicious. Never eat boring chicken again!

Prep: 10

Cook: 25

Total: 35

Yield:2

Equipment

Small bowl
Oven-safe skillet (cast iron preferred)

Ingredients

1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts approximately 1 pound
3 tablespoons butter
lemon wedges optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375° Fahrenheit.
Add all spices to small bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.
Generously coat both sides of each chicken breast in spice mix.
In cast iron skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat, then add chicken breasts to skillet.
Sear chicken on one side for 5 to 6 minutes, then flip and sear an additional 5 minutes.
Add lemon to skillet if desired, then place skillet in preheated oven. Bake chicken 10 to 15 minutes, or until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 165° Fahrenheit. Remove from oven and serve hot.

Notes

Any oven-safe skillet will work, but I recommend using a cast iron skillet for best results.
This method can also be used for boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
Make it Whole30/Paleo: Use ghee instead of butter and choose organic chicken breasts.

Recipe yields 2 blackened chicken breasts. Nutritional values shown reflect information for one chicken breast. Macros may vary slightly based on specific brands and sizes of ingredients used.

Nutrition

Recipe By:Jasmine Comer