Quick and Easy Blackened Chicken: A Weeknight Staple
Ingredients
Ingredients for Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika, see shopping tips
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne pepper)
Ingredients for Chicken:
- 4 chicken breasts (4 ounces each), boneless, skinless
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together all seasoning ingredients. Spread out on a plate.
- Pat chicken breasts dry. Dip each piece into seasonings and coat on each side. Be sure each breast is coated well.
- Heat olive oil in a large, nonstick pan. When the pan is hot, add chicken, cover and cook over medium heat for 4 minutes. Using a spatula, turn chicken over, cover and continue to cook about 3-4 minutes, until chicken is done.
Nutrition
Serving: 4ouncesCalories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 23gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 292mgSugar: 1gBlue Smart Points: 1Green Smart Points: 4Plus Points: 4