Blackened Skillet Chicken
Enjoy the bold flavors of this blackened chicken skillet recipe! Juicy chicken, seared to perfection in a smoky spice blend, creating a quick and delicious meal.
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp chili pepper
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 2 Tbsp cilantro chopped
- Lime wedges garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Cut each breast in half horizontally into two thinner cutlets. Alternately, place the chicken under a layer of plastic wrap and use a meat mallet to pound to an even thickness.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 Tbsp of the oil and spices.
- Coat both sides of the chicken breasts with the spice mixture.
- Add the remaining oil to a large skillet.
- Heat over medium-high heat until the oil starts to sizzle.
- Place chicken cutlets in the hot skillet and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Flip and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Top with fresh lime juice and cilantro.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 359mg | Fiber: 1g