Easy Blackened Chicken Recipe (with Homemade Spice Blend)

a platter of sliced chicken topped with fresh parsley

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Easy Blackened Chicken Recipe (with Homemade Spice Blend)

Here's an easy recipe for the most delicious, flavorful, and versatile Blackened Chicken! Made with a blend of simple pantry seasonings, this chicken is effortlessly tasty and can be enjoyed with sides, in tacos, on salads, and more!

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Method: Oven/Stovetop

Servings: chicken breasts

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 teaspoons salt or more to taste
2 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon pepper
¼-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste for spiciness

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, oregano, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil on both sides. Generously coat each chicken breast with the spice mixture.
Heat a cast-iron skillet or oven-safe pan over medium-high heat until the pan is very hot but not smoking. Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the hot skillet. Sear for about 3 minutes on each side, until a dark crust forms.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).

Notes

Expert Tips

If you don’t have Italian seasoning you can replace it with dried thyme and dried oregano.

Feel free to use chicken thighs if desired, just keep in you may need to adjust the cooking time.

To finish these in the air fryer instead of the oven, preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees F and grease the air fryer basket. After pan-frying, place the chicken in the air fryer and cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Serving & Storage Tips

Serve this blackened chicken with a variety of sides of roasted veggies, regular potatoes, or sweet potatoes, or use it for salads, chicken tacos, burrito bowls, and more! This is a great meal prep recipe because you can really use the chicken for a variety of meals and the serving options are endless.

Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Gently reheat in the microwave or stovetop and serve atop a salad or alongside your favorite side dishes.

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