Name: Lone Star Blackened Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 tbsp of paprika; 1 tbsp of cayenne pepper; 1 tbsp of garlic powder; 1 tbsp of onion powder; 2 tsp of dried thyme; 2 tsp of dried oregano; 2 tsp of kosher salt; 1/2 tsp of black pepper; 4 tbsp of unsalted butter; Lemon wedges, for serving

Lone Star Blackened Chicken Recipe

Tersina Nichols Modified: November 12, 2023

How To Make Lone Star Blackened Chicken Recipe

Spicy, flavorful chicken recipe with a crisp exterior and juicy interior cooked in a cast-iron skillet.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp of paprika
1 tbsp of cayenne pepper
1 tbsp of garlic powder
1 tbsp of onion powder
2 tsp of dried thyme
2 tsp of dried oregano
2 tsp of kosher salt
1/2 tsp of black pepper
4 tbsp of unsalted butter
Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix the paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper.
Pat the chicken breasts dry and generously rub both sides with the spice mixture.
Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot.
Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet and allow to melt.
Add 2 chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes per side, or until blackened and cooked through. Remove cooked chicken from skillet and set aside.
Repeat Step 4 until all chicken breasts are cooked.
Serve with lemon wedges.