Elevate your chicken game with this blackened chicken recipe! Chicken seasoning in a homemade blackened seasoning and cooked with a crispy exterior and juicy and succulent interior.
Try the blackened salmon for another delicious dinner idea.
BLACKENED CHICKEN
This easy blackened chicken recipe is going to become your new favorite method for cooking chicken! The chicken comes out bold, smoked and loaded with flavors from the homemade seasoning blend. Whether you’re cooking for dinner or meal prepping for the week, this chicken recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
WHAT IS BLACKENED CHICKEN?
Blackened chicken is a dish where chicken is coated in a mixture of spices and then cooked over high to create a dark blackened, charred crust, with a juicy and tender interior.
WHAT YOU NEED-
- Chicken– This recipe calls for boneless skinless chicken breast! You can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs, chicken tenders, bone-in chicken breast, thighs or even chicken wings!
- Oil– Coating the chicken in a little bit of oil helps the seasoning to adhere to the chicken better. You can use olive, canola, vegetable, or even avocado oil.
- Blackened Chicken Seasoning– To season this chicken you want to use blackened chicken seasonings. Either store-bought seasoning or homemade will work.
HOW TO MAKE BLACKENED CHICKEN
With just a few steps, you can have this delicious chicken ready to enjoy!
- Trim and remove any excess fat and rinse the chicken, then pat dry.
- Rub the chicken breast in oil and then coat in the blackening seasoning.
- Heat a skillet with oil, add the chicken and sear until crispy and blackened, but not burnt.
- Flip and sear on medium high heat. Reduce the heat to low heat and cover with a lid to allow the interior of the chicken to cook through.
- Remove from the skillet and allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice and serve as desired.
| Key to Juicy Chicken– The key to getting the perfect juicy chicken is to let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before cutting the chicken! |
OTHER COOKING METHODS–
You don’t have to just limit yourself to just pan-searing this chicken! Here are some other great cooking methods:
- Air Fryer– Spray the air fryer basket with baking spray, and air fry the chicken at 400°F for 12-14 minutes or until cooked through. Flip halfway through the cooking time.
- Grilled– Heat and clean the grill on medium high heat (about 445-450°F). Once the grill is hot, add the marinated chicken to a preheated grill and cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Oven Baked– Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the seasoned chicken to the baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
SERVING IDEAS
Pair this chicken with the perfect sides for a delicious dinner! Here are some great side dishes this chicken goes great with:
- Mashed Potatoes
- Cilantro Lime Rice
- Carrot Salad
- Potato Wedges
- Greek Salad
- Olive Garden Salad
- Garlic Bread
WAYS TO USE BLACKENED CHICKEN
There are several different ways that you can use this blackened chicken!
- Tacos– Shred or cube up this juicy blackened chicken and make chicken tacos!
- Chipotle Bowls– Instead of using chipotle chicken, use blackened chicken for Chipotle bowls!
- Salad– Serve as a side or as a topping in your classic garden salad or make Greek chicken salad with this chicken.
- Pasta– Make classic chicken alfredo or blackened chicken Alfredo with this juicy and flavorful chicken recipe.
- Quesadillas– Use this flavorful chicken for all chicken quesadilla or chicken fajita quesadillas.
- Pizza– Add this chicken to your BBQ chicken flatbread recipe!
- Wraps– Use this chicken for your Buffalo Chicken Wrap.
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE:
Cook chicken will have an internal temperature of 165°F.
Yes, marinate this chicken and store it in an airtight container of plastic bag in the fridge for up to 3-4 days before cooking the chicken.
Once the chicken is cooked and cooled, store the chicken in an airtight container or bag in the fridge for up to 4 days!
Yes! Once the chicken is completely cooled, transfer it to a freezer-safe bag and freeze it for up to 3 months. You can freeze the chicken either whole or sliced.
You can use boneless skinless chicken breast, thighs or tenderloins. Bone-in thighs, drumsticks, or wings can also be used!
No, the blackening seasoning is not spicy. It does have a slight kick, but if you want more spice, you can add more chili powder.
OTHER CHICKEN RECIPES
Looking for some other delicious chicken recipes? Try some of these:
Easy Blackened Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts boneless skinless
- 2 Tbsp blackening seasoning
- 1 Tbsp oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken. Season both chicken breasts with blackening seasoning, fully coating the chicken.
Skillet Method-
- Heat a skillet on medium high heat with 1 Tbsp oil.
- Once hot, add the chicken breast and pan sear for 2-3 minutes, until golden crispy. Flip the chicken breast and sear another 2 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and close skillet with a lid and cook for another 5-6 minutes or until the chicken breasts are fully cooked. (Internal temperature should be 165°F)
- Remove from heat and let rest for about 3-4 minutes. Cut the chicken and served as desired.
Air Fryer Method-
- Add the season chicken breasts into the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 12-14 minutes, or until crispy and fully cooked.
- Remove from air fryer and let rest for 3-4 minutes. Cut and serve as desired.
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