Blackened Chicken

Name: Blackened Chicken with Pan-Seared Crust
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs); 2 tbsp olive oil, divided; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Blackened chicken is a pan-seared dish featuring boneless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness, coated in a bold spice blend (garlic, onion, paprika, oregano), and seared until a dark flavorful crust forms on both sides.

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Total

30 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

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Ingredients

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3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1
Trim any excess fat off the chicken breasts.
2
Place the chicken on a cutting board, cover with plastic wrap, and use a meat tenderizer to pound the chicken to an even thickness.
3
Transfer the pounded chicken to a tray or baking sheet.
4
Drizzle about half of the olive oil over the chicken.
5
Season one side of the chicken generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and oregano.
6
Drizzle with lemon juice and use your hands to rub the seasonings into the meat.
7
Flip the chicken breasts and repeat the seasoning process on the other side with the remaining olive oil, spices, and lemon juice.
8
Add the remaining olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium to medium-high heat.
9
Once the pan is hot, carefully place the seasoned chicken in the skillet. Cook for 6-8 minutes on the first side.
10
Flip the chicken and cook for another 6-8 minutes, or until cooked through and a dark crust has formed.
11
Remove the chicken from the pan and transfer to a cutting board. Let it rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
12
Slice the chicken against the grain and serve.

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Tips & Notes

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Pro tips

Pound chicken to even thickness (about 3/4 inch) so it cooks uniformly and develops a consistent crust in the 6-8 minute window.
Don't skip the lemon juice—it brightens the spice blend and prevents the seasonings from tasting flat.
Use medium to medium-high heat; too low won't create the dark crust, too high will burn the outside before the inside cooks through.
Slice against the grain after the 5-minute rest to maximize tenderness and juice retention.

Substitutions

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts → boneless chicken thighs (adjust cooking time to 8-10 minutes per side)
Olive oil → avocado oil or vegetable oil (same amount)
Dried oregano → dried thyme or Italian seasoning (same amount)
Lemon juice → lime juice or white vinegar (same amount)

Storage & make-ahead

Refrigerate cooled blackened chicken up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat gently in a skillet over medium-low heat or microwave to prevent drying.