This blackened chicken recipe is what spicy food lovers crave, made with tender chicken seasoned with piquant blackening seasoning, then seared in butter. Ready in 10 minutes or less!
1tablespooncayenne powderuse more for a spicier blend
1tablespoononion powder
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoonground black pepper
1teaspoonsea salt
½teaspoondried basil
½teaspoondried oregano
½teaspoondried thyme
FOR THE CHICKEN
2chicken breasts6 ounces each, skinless (or use chicken thighs)
¼cupmelted butter
Juice from ½ a lemon
FOR GARNISH: Sliced jalapenos or serrano peppers, fresh chopped parsley, spicy chili flakes
Instructions
Mix all of the blackening spices together in a small bowl. Make sure it is blended evenly.
Brush one side of each chicken breast (or thigh) generously with melted butter.
Generously spoon on the blackening seasoning.
Heat a large cast iron skillet to high heat and add the chicken, buttery-seasoned side down.
Cook 3-5 minutes to blacken.
Brush or drizzle on the remaining butter, then generously add more seasoning.
Flip the chicken and cook another 2-3 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. It should measure 165 degrees F. internally when measured with a meat thermometer.
IF DESIRED: Just after you flip the chicken, add some sliced jalapeno peppers or serrano peppers to the pan for extra heat and for serving with the chicken.
Squeeze on lemon juice. Garnish with sliced peppers, fresh chopped parsley, spicy chili flakes and serve!
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Notes
Store any extra blackening seasoning in airtight containers and use as needed.