Blackened Baked Chicken Recipe

Spice up your weeknight dinner with this flavorful Blackened Baked Chicken recipe! Juicy chicken breasts are marinated in a zesty Cajun blend, then baked to perfection. Served over fluffy brown rice with a refreshing cucumber salad, this complete meal is quick, easy, and incredibly delicious. Get ready to impress yourself and your family with this simple yet satisfying dish!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 491 kcal
Protein 62g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Blackened Baked Chicken

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How to Make Blackened Baked Chicken

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup water and 2 tablespoons cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
  2. In an 8x8 inch glass baking dish, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Stir well to combine the marinade ingredients.
  4. Add the cornstarch mixture to the marinade and whisk until fully incorporated.
  5. Coat 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total) generously with Cajun seasoning.
  6. Place the seasoned chicken breasts into the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  7. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 60 minutes for maximum flavor.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  9. Bake the covered chicken for 50 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F (74°C).
  10. Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving over brown rice with your favorite cucumber salad.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

28g

Carbs

3g

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