Best Cajun Blackened Skillet Chicken Recipes

BLACKENED CHICKEN

Blackened Chicken image

Great on a summer's day with fresh corn and mashed potatoes.

Provided by Karena

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

½ teaspoon paprika
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
⅛ teaspoon onion powder
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat for 5 minutes until it is smoking hot.
Mix together the paprika, salt, cayenne, cumin, thyme, white pepper, and onion powder. Oil the chicken breasts with cooking spray on both sides, then coat the chicken breasts evenly with the spice mixture.
Place the chicken in the hot pan, and cook for 1 minute. Turn, and cook 1 minute on other side. Place the breasts on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 204.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CAJUN BLACKENED SKILLET CHICKEN!

Cajun Blackened Skillet Chicken! image

Wonderful and light way to make cajun blackened chicken! I serve it with dirty rice and veggies. It is 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 delicious!

Provided by ChipotleChick

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt

Steps:

Combine the oregano, spices (do not add thyme, that is for the end), and oil in a bowl, then rub over the chicken breasts to coat.
Heat a large nonstick sauté pan over high heat for 2 minutes.
Add the chicken, smooth side down.
Pan fry for 2-3 minutes, until just beginning to blacken.
Turn the chicken over, reduce heat, and cook for 3-6 minutes, until juices run clear.
Sprinkle with a little salt and thyme just before serving.

CAJUN BLACKENED CHICKEN SANDWICHES

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We developed these sandwiches after a local favorite hangout closed down- these sandwiches were our standard order every time we went in, and now we make them regularly at home. The chicken method and seasonings are from Aroostook's Blackened Chicken, with a few minor tweaks. She's right when she says turn off the smoke detector, and I agree with her recommendation of using a cast iron skillet. I ruined one of my good skillets making this the first time- it's now a dedicated blackened chicken skillet. But the cast iron works MUCH better! I usually end up doubling the seasonings, putting them in a shaker container to sprinkle generously over the chicken and veggies.

Provided by eknecht

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

4 boneless chicken breasts, flattened to about 1/2 inch thick
1 cup butter, melted, divided
4 tablespoons hot sauce
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika (I use smoked paprika)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
4 split kaiser rolls
4 slices provolone cheese
tomatoes, slices dill pickle slices, if desired

Steps:

Let the chicken come to room temperature before using.
.Preheat oven to 400 F, and heat your skillet over high heat until VERY hot.
Brush a small amount of melted butter over the inside tops of Kaiser rolls and return to plastic bag to keep soft.
Combine all seasoning ingredients.
Combine 1/2 c melted butter with hot sauce, and coat the chicken pieces thoroughly.
Roll chicken breasts in the seasoning and then place into the hot skillet to sear.
Drizzle a tsp of butter on top of each piece, and cook until a good crust has formed on the bottom of the chicken.
Flip chicken and finish cooking, then remove to a plate.
When all chicken is all finished, toss sliced pepper and onion with any leftover seasoning, add with any remainder of butter to the skillet. Cook about 5 min, until peppers and onions soften a bit.
Place chicken on kaiser rolls, top each with some peppers and onions, then a slice of provolone.
Leave sandwiches open faced and bake until cheese is melted and Kaiser roll toasts lightly.
Serve with tomato and pickle slices if desired.

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