Blackened Chicken

Name: Blackened Chicken (Elevated)
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Creole
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Organic, free-range chicken breasts; 4 cups Water; 1/4 cup Kosher salt; 2 tbsp Brown sugar; 2 tbsp Smoked paprika; 1 tbsp Garlic powder; 1 tbsp Onion powder; 1 tbsp Chili powder; 1 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1 tsp Dried thyme; 1/2 tsp White pepper; 1/2 tsp Salt; 4 tbsp Unsalted butter, softened; 1 tbsp Lemon juice; 1 tbsp Orange zest; 1 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tbsp Fresh chives, chopped; 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil

⏱1h 15m

👥4

🔥425 cal

Hard

🍽️Creole

This elevated version features a complex spice blend with smoked paprika and a finishing touch of citrus-herb butter for a truly refined flavor experience. Using a high-quality olive oil and fresh herbs further enhances the dish.

1.5 lbs Organic, free-range chicken breasts

4 cups Water

1/4 cup Kosher salt

2 tbsp Brown sugar

2 tbsp Smoked paprika

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⏱1h 15m

👥4

🔥425 cal

Hard

🍽️Creole

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Instructions

Combine all Brine ingredients in a large bowl and stir until salt and sugar are dissolved.
Place the Chicken in the brine and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
Combine all Blackening Spice Blend ingredients in a small bowl.
Remove the chicken from the brine, pat dry with paper towels.
Rub the spice blend generously all over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully coated.
Heat the Oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Carefully place the chicken breasts in the hot skillet. Do not overcrowd the pan; work in batches if necessary.
Cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a blackened crust. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
While the chicken rests, combine all Citrus-Herb Butter ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
Top each chicken breast with a tablespoon of Citrus-Herb Butter before serving.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs 680 g Organic, free-range chicken breasts
4 cups 960 mL Water
1/4 cup 60 mL Kosher salt
2 tbsp 30 mL Brown sugar
2 tbsp 30 mL Smoked paprika
1 tbsp 15 mL Garlic powder
1 tbsp 15 mL Onion powder
1 tbsp 15 mL Chili powder
1 tsp 5 mL Cayenne pepper
1 tsp 5 mL Dried thyme
1/2 tsp 2.5 mL White pepper
1/2 tsp 2.5 mL Salt
4 tbsp 60 mL Unsalted butter, softened
1 tbsp 15 mL Lemon juice
1 tbsp 15 mL Orange zest
1 tbsp 15 mL Fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp 15 mL Fresh chives, chopped
1 tbsp 15 mL Extra virgin olive oil

Equipment

Cast-iron skillet
Small bowl
Large bowl
Paper towels

Instructions

Combine all Brine ingredients in a large bowl and stir until salt and sugar are dissolved.
Place the Chicken in the brine and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
Combine all Blackening Spice Blend ingredients in a small bowl.
Remove the chicken from the brine, pat dry with paper towels.
Rub the spice blend generously all over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully coated.
Heat the Oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Carefully place the chicken breasts in the hot skillet. Do not overcrowd the pan; work in batches if necessary.
Cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a blackened crust. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
While the chicken rests, combine all Citrus-Herb Butter ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
Top each chicken breast with a tablespoon of Citrus-Herb Butter before serving.

Nutrition per serving

Calories 425

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