blackened chicken breast

This Cajun style blackened chicken recipe brings juicy flavorful chicken breasts to your table in under 20 minutes.

Easy Blackened Chicken

smoked paprika

cayenne pepper

thyme

garlic powder

onion powder

black pepper

oregano

salt

chicken breast

canola oil

Combine smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper,  oregano and salt in a Ziploc bag.  Shake to combine.

Brush chicken breasts lightly on both sides with oil or spray with baking spray. Use your hands to spread the seasonings evenly over the chicken.

Heat one tablespoon canola oil in a nonstick skillet over medium to medium high heat until it is smoking. Cook chicken until it is golden brown (almost black) on both sides and cooked through; approximately 5 minutes each side. Remove from skillet. Cover with a loose aluminum foil tent; let rest for 10 minutes.

I don't know why I never think to make blackened chicken -- this looks incredibly delicious! Can't wait to make it soon!

The spice mix for this chicken sounds amazing! Will be making it for dinner soon.

There's some serious flavor in this dish! It worked out perfectly and everything was so well balanced!

Such a delicious and easy recipe! I sliced it an served it over salad greens. Everyone loved it.

Love that the blackened seasoning is homemade. This is so simple and the whole family loves it!

I love this recipe! The spice blend is amazing - not too spicy - and pairs so well with the chicken! Turns out moist and delish every time!

Love how easy this recipe is. It’s perfect for our family!

This is my favorite at restaurants on top of salads- love that I can make this at home now!

I used chicken tenders and served over mixed greens. I also shook the chicken in the bag with the seasonings. Worked great!

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Grilled Blackened Chicken Breasts Recipe

chicken breasts

blackening seasoning

extra virgin olive oil

Prep Grill

Prepare grill for two-zone method of grilling using lump charcoal (briquettes are fine too). Before adding chicken to grill grate be sure the grates have warmed up for at least 5 minutes with cover of grill on. Target between 450 – 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

Grill Direct

When grill is at target temperature and the grate is hot, place the chicken over direct heat. Grill for 4 minutes (covered), or until the chicken breast has a nice sear or has &quot;blackened&quot;.

Flip and Grill

Flip the chicken and grill direct for another 4 minutes (covered), or until you see a dark crust form on the other side.

Grill Indirect

Move chicken to indirect heat and continue grilling (covered), until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 160 -165 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the chicken breast and let rest for 10 minutes to allow carry over cooking to occur and bring the internal temperature of the chicken to reach 165 degrees.

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