It’s delicious, healthy, and can be enjoyed on its own or over a salad.
Ingredients for Blackened Chicken
Chicken – Use large boneless, skinless chicken breasts or skinless chicken thighs. Pat them dry to ensure the blackened seasoning adheres properly, and they crisp nicely. Chicken cutlets can also be used in this recipe. Blackened Seasoning — Flavorful spices like paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic, and onion powder create the base, while cayenne and chili powder add a kick. Feel free to adjust the seasonings (this spice blend can be made low-sodium if needed). For a milder version, replace the cayenne with black pepper. Sugar – Brown sugar helps the blackened seasoning glaze onto the chicken, but you can use maple syrup or honey. Even a sugar-free sweetener like Monk fruit or Stevia in place of sugar will work!
How to Make Blackened Chicken
Serving Suggestions
Chop or slice the chicken and add it to a salad – it’s great on cobb salad. Slice after cooking to make tacos, top with cabbage and pineapple salsa. Make a blackened chicken sandwich in a hamburger bun with a slice of cheddar and a scoop of slaw. Serve it with a side of green beans or broccoli. For starch, we love to pair it with roasted sweet potatoes.
Leftover Chicken?
Keep leftover blackened chicken in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze cooled portions in zippered bags for up to one month. Did you make this Blackened Chicken recipe? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below! © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
