Blackstone Blackened Chicken

Blackstone Blackened Chicken is perfectly seared chicken breasts coated in smoky, spicy blackened chicken seasoning—quick, easy and packed with flavor right off the griddle.

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Just when you thought Blackstone chicken couldn’t get any better, we are sharing this blackened chicken recipe. Your chicken dinners will never be the same. This family-friendly dish goes well with so many different sides and leftovers can be used in tons of different ways. The seasoning chars perfectly when cooked in hot butter and the flavor is out of this world.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Blackened chicken has such simple ingredients and I know you’ve got them all in your pantry already! You won’t have to make any extra trips to the store.
• This chicken is very versatile. Double up the recipe for meal prep and use it throughout the week for work and school lunches in sandwiches, wraps and salads.
• You will be using a dry rub, and there is no time required to marinate the chicken, so it is on the table after only 15 minutes.

Ingredients for Blackstone Blackened Chicken

• Chicken breasts – Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts to get the best results on the Blackstone griddle.
• Butter – Butter is used to adhere seasoning to the chicken as well as on the griddle to cook the chicken in, adding a rich flavor.

• Seasonings – Smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, ground black pepper, Kosher salt and cayenne pepper. You can add more or less cayenne depending on how hot you like your chicken.

How to Make Blackened Chicken on The Blackstone

In a small bowl, mix together the rub ingredients and set aside.

Place the chicken breast on a cutting board and pat them dry with a paper towel.

Melt 3 Tablespoons of butter in a bowl. Brush the melted butter on the chicken breast and sprinkle with Blackened Rub. Flip chicken breast over and repeat on the other side.

Once Blackstone is preheated to high heat, melt the remaining 3 Tablespoons of butter on the cooking surface.

Place the chicken breasts on the Blackstone.

After about 4-5 minutes there should be a good char on the chicken, flip it over to cook the other side another 4-5 minutes.

Turn the heat down to medium, slide the chicken breasts together and cover with a dome. Cook until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Pull chicken off the grill, rest for a few minutes, and serve with your favorite side dishes.

Storage and Reheating

Fridge: Store blackened chicken leftovers in an airtight container up to 4 days.

Freezer: If you would like to freeze leftovers for another time, once cooled, wrap individually in plastic wrap and then store in a freezer bag or airtight container. Thaw in the fridge overnight.

To reheat leftover chicken, add a splash of water or chicken broth to a frying pan and heat covered on the stovetop until hot throughout.

I just know Blackstone blackened chicken is going to become one of your family’s go-to proteins. Juicy and seasoned so well, this dish will impress even the pickiest person at the table.

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Blackstone Blackened Chicken Recipe

Blackstone Blackened Chicken is a quick and flavorful meal made with juicy chicken breasts seasoned with a bold blackened spice blend and cooked to perfection on the griddle.

Prep:5 minutes mins

Cook:10 minutes mins

Total:15 minutes mins

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Equipment

• Small mixing bowl
• Cutting Board
• Basting brush
• Cooking dome
• Meat Thermometer

Ingredients

• ▢ 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• ▢ 6 Tablespoons butter divided

Blackened Rub Ingredients

• ▢ 1 Tablespoons smoked paprika
• ▢ 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ▢ ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ▢ ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ▢ ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper can add more or less depending on how hot you want it

Instructions

• Preheat Blackstone to high heat.
• In a small bowl mix together the rub ingredients and set aside.
• Place the chicken breast on a cutting board and pat them dry with a paper towel.
• Melt 3 Tablespoons of the butter in a bowl. Using the basting brush, brush the melted butter on the chicken breast and then sprinkle the Blackened Rub on the chicken breast. Flip the chicken breast over and repeat on the other side.
• Once Blackstone is preheated, melt the remaining 3 Tablespoons of butter on the cooking surface.
• Place the chicken breast on the Blackstone in the melted butter..
• Once there is a good char on the chicken breast, about 4-5 minutes, flip it over to cook the other side. Cook for another 4-5 minutes.
• Turn the heat down to medium then slide the chicken breast together and cover with a dome and cook until internal temp of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Will take another 5-6 minutes depending on how thick your chicken breasts are.
• Pull off the grill, rest for a few minutes, and plate with your favorite side dishes!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 291kcal (15%), Carbohydrates: 2g (1%), Protein: 25g (50%), Fat: 20g (31%), Saturated Fat: 11g (69%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 117mg (39%), Sodium: 559mg (24%), Potassium: 489mg (14%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 0.3g, Vitamin A: 1535IU (31%), Vitamin C: 2mg (2%), Calcium: 25mg (3%), Iron: 1mg (6%)

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We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box is calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.

How To Serve Blackened Chicken

Our favorite way to enjoy blackened chicken is with a creamy Potato Salad or Blackstone Fried Potatoes and a tender side of Grilled Cauliflower. Adding blackened chicken to a salad is also a great way to turn a side into a full meal.

Serve blackened chicken on a bed of pasta or rice for a hearty comfort meal with some Grilled Zucchini. These are simple but delicious ways to enjoy this dish.

Of course, since the Blackstone is busy cooking chicken, fire up the smoker to make Cinnamon Rolls for dessert. You’ve never had anything quite like them and they’re sure to become a family favorite.

More Great Blackstone Chicken Recipes

• Everyone loves a handheld and Blackstone Chicken Quesadillas are so easy to whip up for lunch or supper.
• Blackstone Chicken Thighs are always so juicy, you’ll want to double up the batch cause they’re going to disappear! They’re so easy to cook with a delicious marinade.
• Get game day ready with crowd favorite Chicken Wings cooked on the Blackstone. Our BBQ rub brings out the flavor and you can pair them with all of your favorite wing sauces and dips.