Blackened Chicken
These Blackened Chicken Breasts guarantee juicy and incredibly flavorful chicken with minimal prep! Ready in under 30 minutes, it is made using a flavorful blend of pantry spices that yield big flavors - Bake in the oven or air fry!
Servings 3 Servings
Calories 230kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon paprika
- ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
- ½ to ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 chicken breasts, boness skinless 8 to 10 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Add all spices along with salt into a small bowl and stir to combine.
- Pat dry your chicken breasts until thoroughly dry with paper towels.
- Brush the olive oil on the top side and sprinkle the seasoning mix to coat the breasts evenly. Flip chicken, brush olive oil and sprinkle seasoning. Tip: Brushing the chicken breasts with olive oil helps the seasonings to stick.Pro tip: Use as much or as little seasoning you'd like.
Oven
- Preheat oven to 425°F | 220°C
- Place prepared chicken in a square baking dish. Bake chicken for 16-20 minutes, or until internal temperature is 165°F (75°C) using a meat thermometer. Tip: Optional step - Switch to broil during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, keeping a close watch so the spices don't burn.
- Remove pan from oven, transfer chicken to serving plates and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Air Fry
- Preheat the air fryer to 370°F.
- Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer, ensuring that they don't overlap.
- Cook the chicken for 5 minutes. Flip the chicken over and cook for an additional 9 to 12 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. Be sure not to overcook. Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
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Notes
Check for doneness a few minutes before cooking, by inserting a meat thermometer in the thickest part. Chicken should reach 165°F.
Let the chicken breasts rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Do not overcook.
Pound the breasts to an even thickness before cooking. This tenderizes the meat and helps the chicken breasts to cook evenly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 567mg | Potassium: 652mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 1287IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg