Best Creole Blackened Chicken Recipes

BLACKENED CHICKEN WITH CREOLE RICE PILAF

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The late Chef Paul Prudhomme is credited with creating blackened fish in the 1980s. I believe the technique is misunderstood even though it's a fantastic recipe. The secret is simple: fat (either butter or oil), spice mix and a piping hot cast-iron skillet. Make sure to open a window to let any smoke out of the house. I like to serve the blackened chicken over Creole rice pilaf because rice is a Louisiana staple.

Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 medium Spanish or white onion, chopped
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups long-grain white rice
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon garlic powder or granulated garlic
4 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1 bunch green onions (3 to 4 bulbs), sliced (about 3/4 cup)
1 tablespoon hot paprika
2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder or granulated garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder or granulated onion
1 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon white pepper
3/4 teaspoons dried thyme
3/4 teaspoons dried oregano
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, melted
Six 4- to 6-ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with aluminum foil.
For the Creole rice pilaf: Heat the butter and oil in a 2-quart saucepan or large saucepan over medium heat. Add the celery, onions and peppers and cook until the onions are translucent, about 2 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt, add the rice and stir a few times until the rice is coated. Stir in the garlic, bay leaf, tomato paste, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook for about 15 seconds. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low and cook until the liquid is reduced and you see little holes on the top, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard the bay leaf, fluff the rice with a fork and stir in half of the green onions. Cover until ready to serve.
For the blackened chicken: Heat a 12-inch or large cast-iron skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the hot paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne, white pepper, thyme and oregano in a small bowl and set aside.
Transfer the melted butter to a large bowl. Dip the chicken in the butter and arrange on one of the prepared baking sheets. Season both sides of the chicken liberally with the blackened seasoning mixture. Working in batches, cook the chicken until the first side is blackened, 3 to 4 minutes depending on the thickness of the chicken. Flip and cook for 1 minute more. Transfer to the second prepared baking sheet.
Bake until the chicken breasts are firm to the touch and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reaches 165 degrees F, 5 to 10 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes. Serve over the Creole rice pilaf and garnish with the remaining green onions.

CREOLE BLACKENED CHICKEN

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I love blackened chicken and was thrilled when I discovered I could cook it at home. I adjusted an old recipe, making it spicier to fit my taste. If you prefer milder flavors, simply omit or reduce the cayenne pepper. -Lauren Hardy, Jacksonville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
2 tablespoons salt-free Southwest chipotle seasoning blend
4 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Mix the first five ingredients; sprinkle over chicken. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in batches on both sides; transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake, uncovered, 12-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts :

BREWERS BLACKENED CHICKEN AND CREOLE CREAM

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This is the top-selling menu item at Brewer's Downtown Cafe in Milledgeville, Georgia - a smallish town south east of Atlanta.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 tablespoons paprika
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup chicken stock
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
4 cups dry rigatoni pasta, cooked and drained well
2 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half and pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
1/4 cup finely diced red and yellow bell pepper
4 sprigs cilantro

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine salt, thyme, ground red pepper and paprika. Set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and brown lightly. Add half the dry seasoning mixture, the green onion and chicken stock. Reduce by half (about 2 minutes). Stir in cream and let sauce come to a boil. When it boils, whisk in Parmesan cheese.
Reduce heat and let simmer on low to reduce about 2 to 3 minutes. Add cooked rigatoni and toss to completely coat pasta with sauce.
Brush tops of chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Gently pat with remaining dry seasoning mix.
Place 2 tablespoons olive oil in saute pan over medium heat. When oil is hot, place chicken in pan, seasoned side down, and cook 2 minutes. Turn and cook 2 minutes more. Remove to a cutting board and slice.
Divide rigatoni among pasta bowls. Place chicken strips evenly across each. Garnish with diced red and yellow bell peppers and a sprig of cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 778.6, Fat 58.1, SaturatedFat 26.1, Cholesterol 220.1, Sodium 940, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 3, Sugar 1.7, Protein 31.4

BLACKENED CHICKEN AND CREOLE LENTILS RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Blackened Chicken and Creole Lentils Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by mirelsonp

Number Of Ingredients 25

Ingredients

For the lentils:
8 skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1/4 cup Cajun spice blend (or make blend below)
2 Tbsp. canola oil
2 Tbsp. canola oil
1 cup thinly sliced onion
2 cups thinly sliced mushrooms
1 Tbsp. tomato paste
2 tsp. Cajun spice blend (or use blend below)
1 cup chicken stock
2 cups cooked or canned green lentils, drained and rinsed
1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
3 Tbsp. chopped parsley
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Cajun Spice mix:
4 tsp. dried oregano
4 tsp. dried thyme
4 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. onion powder
2 tsp. ground black pepper
2 tsp. ground white pepper
2 tsp. ground paprika
1 tsp. kosher or coarse salt
1/2 tsp. ground cayenne pepper

Steps:

1. reheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Sprinkle chicken evenly on both sides with Cajun spice. 3. Add canola oil in a large ovenproof saute pan, over medium high heat and sear chicken on each side until spices turn dark but are not burnt. 4. Finish chicken in the oven. Cook until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. 5. Meanwhile, prepare the lentils: In a large saucepan, heat canola oil. Saute onions until golden. Add mushrooms and cook until golden, then add tomato paste with spice blend. Cook for 3 minutes. 6. Mix in stock, being sure to scrape pan with wooden spoon. Add lentils and simmer for 5 - 10 minutes or until excess liquid is absorbed. 7. Add butter, lemon juice, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately with blackened chicken.