Our family is always on the lookout for new and exciting chicken dinners. There are so many great ways to avoid boring chicken, and we are about to give you one more. This blackened chicken recipe takes just minutes to prepare and make, and you will be shocked by how flavorful and delicious it is. This is a perfect fast throw together meal when you are out of ideas. It is no different with my Cajun Seasoning. While it has a slight kick to it, this post has all the information you need to make it less spicy or more spicy. Additionally, we have a whole list of recipes to use it in. For this recipe, we have everything listed in the recipe card that you need, but the basis for the blackening seasoning in this blackened chicken is this great recipe. You can purchase cutlets at your local grocery store meat counter, but I prefer to buy a pound of chicken breasts and cut them myself. See the photos below for how I do this.
Use a heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat. See my recommendation below. Only cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. It will not be fully cooked until it is baked. Use a meat thermometer to guarantee the chicken is thoroughly cooked yet not overdone. The goal is for it to be 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Once it reaches that temperature it should be removed from the oven. This is our favorite thermometer for meat that is baking as it can be left in the meat while it cooks.
I personally love blackened chicken cold. I think it is the perfect addition to my salads at lunch time. But if you are adding this to tacos or pasta, you may want to warm it up. Cover it in an oven proof baking dish and warm it up in your oven for about 20 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. It is very important to cover it so it doesn’t dry out. You can also make tacos with it by serving it with shredded cabbage and topped with Chipotle Corn Salsa.
My Homemade Cornbread is so easy to throw together, and would go perfectly with this delicious dinner. These Instant Pot Baby Potatoes are a family favorite and are the perfect accompaniment to any meat dish main. My Creamed Corn is crazy good and it comes together on the stove top, leaving your oven free for this great chicken.
