Description
This one-skillet Easy Blackened Chicken is just the ticket for those who like their chicken flavorful yet tender and juicy. This Cajun recipe is simple enough for the novice chef and is ready in about 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- ½ Tablespoons Smoked Paprika
- ½ teaspoons Cayenne Pepper (this Is The Hot One So You Can Tame It Back If Need Be)
- ½ teaspoons Dried Thyme
- ½ teaspoons Garlic Powder
- ½ Tablespoons Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoons Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- ¼ teaspoons Dried Oregano
- ¼ teaspoons Salt
- 2 Large Chicken Breasts, Sliced In Half Lengthwise
- 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil, Plus More For Brushing On Chicken
Preparation
Combine smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, oregano and salt in a resealable 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 1 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 and let rest for 10 minutes.
