Blackened Hot Chicken Recipes

BLACKENED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat for 5 minutes until it is smoking hot.
• Mix together the paprika, salt, cayenne, cumin, thyme, white pepper, and onion powder. Oil the chicken breasts with cooking spray on both sides, then coat the chicken breasts evenly with the spice mixture.
• Place the chicken in the hot pan, and cook for 1 minute. Turn, and cook 1 minute on other side. Place the breasts on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes.

BLACKENED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the paprika, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, thyme, lemon-pepper, cayenne and 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pepper; sprinkle over both sides of chicken. Set aside. , In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, water, vinegar and remaining sugar, salt and pepper; cover and refrigerate 1 cup for serving. Save remaining sauce for basting., Grill chicken, covered, over indirect medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting frequently with remaining sauce. Serve with reserved sauce.

LOUISIANA STYLE BLACKENED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200C/400 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, mix together all the blackening spices.
• Toss the chicken in the spices, making sure that each fillet is evenly coated.
• Heat a large heavy based frying pan over high heat until very hot.
• Add the oil and fry chicken fillets on each side.
• You want the chicken to fry quite fast so that you sear and roast the spices very well.
• Don't be tempted to add too many pieces to the pan at once or you will not get the desired effect.
• When the fillet is well seared, place on a roasting tray and bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
• Serve the chicken on a platter garnished with a few salad leaves.

BLACKENED HOT CHICKEN

Steps:

• Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally,making two pieces about the same size.If using,melt the butter/margarine.
• Combine the remaining ingredients.Brush the chicken withe butter on both sides,then sprinkle evenly with the spice mixture.
• Heat a large heavy based frying pan,then drizzle a little melted butter on each chicken piece (about 1 tsp).Place in the pan,and cook for 2-3 mins,until the underside begins to blacken.Turn and cook for a further 2-3 mins,or until cooked through.Serve hot.

BLACKENED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Let the chicken come to room temperature before using.
• Cover chicken with butter until well coated.
• Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot.
• Roll each chicken breast into about 1/2 tsp. seasoning mix (I use my hands).
• Immediately place the chicken pieces skin side down in the skillet to sear.
• Pour about 1 teaspoon of the butter on top.
• Cook about 2+ minutes, until a crust forms on the underside.
• Turn and pour another 1 teaspoon of the butter on each of the chicken pieces.
• Cook until just cooked through.