You’ll have perfectly seasoned grilled blackened chicken in just a few minutes, which can be used as a main dish or as a topping for tacos, nachos, sandwiches, or salads.
We love Cajun and Creole food more than anything around here, so it only makes sense that we would combine the two.
If you love the flavor of blackened seasoning, try this Blackened Corn, and then fire up that grill until it’s nice and hot. You can make your own homemade seasoning for blackened chicken with just a few ingredients that are probably already in your pantry.
How simple is that? Brush the chicken with a little oil, sprinkle it with the rub, and then quickly cook it on both sides.
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EASY BLACKENED CHICKEN RECIPE
How to Make Grilled Blackened Chicken 🔗
Learn how to make grilled blackened chicken with your very own homemade blackening rub!
Prep: 10min
Total: 20min
Serving Size: 1
Nutrition Facts: calories 221 calories, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 104 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 7 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 36 grams protein, Saturated Fat 3 grams saturated fat, servingSize 1, Sodium 207 grams sodium, Sugar 0 grams sugar, Trans Fat 0 grams trans fat, unSaturated Fat 3 grams unsaturated fat
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound chicken breast
Instruction:
Heat a grill to high heat (approximtely 400 degrees)
In a small bowl combine all the spice ingredients and mix well.
Slice the chicken so they are uniform in thickness so they cook at the same rate.
Sprinkle 1/2 of the seasoning mix on each side of the chicken, make sure to completely cover.
Grill for 4-5 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Note, the cooking time will vary greatly on the thickness of the chicken.
When chicken has reached the proper internal temp brush with garlic butter and serve.
FAQ
Is blackened chicken the same as grilled chicken?
In addition to not requiring an open flame and requiring a particular mixture of species and herbs, blackening differs from grilling in that it also produces a charred outer layer on food, whereas grilling typically results in charred stripes.
What is blackened chicken made of?
Place chicken on a grill rack that has been greased with cooking spray and place it over direct heat, skin side down, for about 3 minutes on each side. After that, move the chicken to the low-heat side of the grill and cover it; continue grilling for an additional 5 minutes, or until a thermometer reads 160° for white meat and 165° for dark meat.