Blackened Chicken is a dish that originated from the United States, specifically from the Cajun cuisine of New Orleans. It is known for its distinctively spicy and flavorful taste, as well as its dark, charred exterior that gives the dish its name. Blackened Chicken is typically made by seasoning chicken with a blend of herbs and spices, including paprika, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder, before searing it on a hot skillet or grill until the outside is blackened and the inside is perfectly tender and juicy.
Betr Blackened Chicken
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Category
Main Dish
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Servings
4
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Level
level 1
Blackened Chicken is a dish that originated from the United States, specifically from the Cajun cuisine of New Orleans. It is known for its distinctively spicy and flavorful taste, as well as its dark, charred exterior that gives the dish its name. Blackened Chicken is typically made by seasoning chicken with a blend of herbs and spices, including paprika, cumin, chili powder, and garlic, before searing it on a hot skillet or grill until the outside is blackened and the inside is perfectly tender and juicy.
Ingredients
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2 chicken breasts -split (organic, boneless, skinless)
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1/2 cup organic honey
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2 tbsp fresh lime juice
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1/2 cup fresh parsley (stemmed, chopped, and loosely packed)
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2 cloves fresh garlic (minced, add additional garlic according to taste)
- 1/2 tsp Himalayan pink salt
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¼ tsp paprika
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½ tsp chili
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1 tsp cumin
Directions
Add all ingredients, including the chicken, in a large ziplock bag and massage until well mixed and the chicken is evenly coated
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes
Preheat grill to medium-low
Grill chicken evenly on both sides until juices run clear and there is no trace of pink in the center (about 3 to 5 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness)
Recipe Note
This dish is great alone, but even Betr when topped with Spicy Pineapple Pico de Gallo!