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Blackened Chicken

Blackened Chicken
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Experience the bold flavors and juicy perfection of blackened chicken! This simple recipe comes together in minutes for a flavor-packed dinner idea. It’s great as is or served on sandwiches, salads, tacos, and more!

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 to 1 1/2 pound, organic if possible), butterflied or cutlets
  • 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. If it is not already butterflied or in cutlets, slice it in half horizontally to make 4 pieces. 
  2. Season the chicken with salt, using 1 teaspoon for 1 pound chicken and up to 1 1/2 teaspoons for 1 1/2 pounds. 
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, black pepper, celery seed, and cayenne. Sprinkle the chicken on both sides with the seasoning mix.
  4. Add the olive oil to a large stainless steel or cast iron skillet* and heat over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and the seasoning is starting to blacken, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. When the internal temperature is 165°F or the center is no longer pink, remove to a plate and rest for 3 minutes before serving. (See the section above on how to clean your pan after blackening.)

Notes

*You’ll get the best sear from a stainless steel or cast iron skillet; avoid non-stick surfaces. 

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