Blackened Boneless Chicken Breasts

FlowrBx's Note:

From "A Guide to Inspired Meals", a book of recipes from Lipton Sides.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

Blackening Spices

• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons paprika

Blackened Boneless Chicken Breasts

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lbs)
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Topping

• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Mix all dry spices in a medium bowl, large enough to also use to coat the chicken.
2. Dip both sides of the chicken breasts in the mixture of spices, coating well.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over high heat. Once hot, gently place the chicken breasts in hot oil and cook for about two minutes.
4. Once well blackened (yes, they will be a little black but don't worry), turn the breasts over and continue cooking for another 2 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove chicken from pan.
5. To serve, cut chicken breasts into 3/4-inch slices on an angle and fan out on plate.
6. For a quick and easy topping, mix sour cream, cilantro, salt and pepper together in a small bowl with a whisk and top each serving with a spoonful.
7. Note: Like beef, chicken should rest for a few minutes before cutting or serving. This allows the juices to redistribute and the meat to relax and become more tender.

Reviews

[carrie g in south eastern north carolina]

I really enjoyed this chicken. I had blackened chicken in Charleston, SC a while ago and thought that this was so similar to what I was served. Thanks for a new great way to make chicken with ingredients that I have on hand.

[KillerTasteBuds]

My husband wanted this for dinner, so I let him at it. It turned out pretty good, and he said it was really simple to make. It seemed even spicier the next day. We wil be making again, but maybe add a little less spice.

[beachbum7786]

This was a pretty good blackened recipe. BEWARE! Cooking this one will not only blacken the chicken, but your kitchen, living room & neighbors! As mentioned by another reviewer, might add something else for dimension next time I cook it.