Easy Blackened Chicken

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Here’s a trick every home cook should know: how to make blackened chicken! My recipe makes magic by infusing a juicy, smoky depth and a hint of heat into everyday chicken breasts.

This recipe is so super versatile: the chicken works on its own with rice, on a sandwich, or cut into strips to top a salad or for tacos. Salad + protein is my meal of choice, so pairing it with a purchased bag salad = the best simple meal!

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Easy Blackened Chicken

Time: 15 minutes

Serves: 4

Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free

Ingredients

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 to 1 1/2 pound, organic if possible), butterflied or cutlets

• 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika or sweet paprika

• ½ teaspoon dried oregano

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ¼ teaspoon onion powder

• ¼ teaspoon cumin

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• ⅛ teaspoon celery seed

• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne

• 2 tablespoons olive oil