Blackened Boneless Chicken Breasts Recipe

Impress your taste buds with this flavorful Blackened Boneless Chicken Breast recipe! Inspired by Lipton Sides' "A Guide to Inspired Meals," this recipe delivers juicy, perfectly blackened chicken in just 20 minutes. Quick, easy, and bursting with bold Cajun spices, it's the perfect weeknight dinner solution. Serve with a zesty cilantro-sour cream topping for an extra touch of deliciousness!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 221.4 kcal
Protein 57g
Rating 4.7 (17 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Blackened Boneless Chicken Breasts

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How to Make Blackened Boneless Chicken Breasts

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  2. Add the boneless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs) to the bowl and toss to coat evenly in the spice mixture.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. The oil should be shimmering.
  4. Carefully place the chicken breasts in the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until deeply browned and slightly charred.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-high and continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Flip halfway through.
  6. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  7. To serve, slice the chicken breasts on an angle into 3/4-inch thick pieces. Arrange on a plate, fanning out the slices.
  8. For the topping: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper.
  9. Dollop a spoonful of the cilantro-sour cream mixture over each serving of blackened chicken.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

22g

Carbs

1g