Cajun Blackened Skillet Chicken Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🥘 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🔪 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4
Description:
Wonderful and light way to make cajun blackened chicken! This recipe pairs perfectly with dirty rice and veggies, and it’s also excellent the next day cold with light mayo, lettuce, and tomato on pita bread! If you want to lower the heat, omit the cayenne! This chicken is absolutely delicious!
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt to taste
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions:
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Preparation: Combine the dried oregano, paprika, ground ginger, black pepper, cayenne, and olive oil in a bowl. Mix well until you have a uniform paste.
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Coating the Chicken: Rub the spice mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are evenly coated. Set aside to marinate for at least 10 minutes for the flavors to meld.
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Heat the Pan: Heat a large nonstick sauté pan over high heat for about 2 minutes until it’s hot enough to sear the chicken.
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Searing the Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the hot pan, smooth side down. Let them cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to blacken slightly on the bottom.
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Turning and Cooking Through: Carefully turn the chicken breasts over using tongs. Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking for another 3-6 minutes, or until the juices run clear and the chicken is cooked through.
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Seasoning: Sprinkle the chicken with a little salt and fresh thyme just before serving for an extra burst of flavor.
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Serve and Enjoy: Plate your Cajun blackened skillet chicken alongside your favorite sides like dirty rice and veggies. Or, refrigerate leftovers and enjoy them the next day cold with light mayo, lettuce, and tomato on pita bread for a delicious chicken sandwich!
This recipe is perfect for those who love bold Cajun flavors and want a quick and easy chicken dish that’s bursting with flavor. Adjust the level of spiciness to suit your taste buds, and enjoy a hearty, protein-packed meal that’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen!
