Cajun-Style Blackened Chicken Breasts
Cajun-Style Blackened Chicken Breasts deliver a punchy spice crust with smoky heat from cayenne, paprika, and thyme, balanced by a juicy, tender interior. The charred edges add a pleasantly crisp bite while cumin and white pepper round out the warmth. Great for weeknight dinners or meal-prep, this dish pairs well with rice, simple salads, or grilled vegetables.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cajun-Style Blackened Chicken Breasts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 72 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 64
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 58
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- 2
Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until it is smoking hot, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- 3
While the skillet heats, combine paprika, cayenne, cumin, thyme, onion powder, white pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
- 4
Spray chicken breasts on both sides with cooking spray, then coat them evenly with the spice mixture.
- 5
Place the chicken in the hot pan and cook for 1 minute. Turn and cook for 1 minute on the other side. Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking sheet.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 7
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 250.98 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 53.19 g Good Source 106%
- Carbohydrate 1.33 g 0%
- Total Fat 3.25 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.87 mg High 47%
- Sodium 120.41 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.64 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.16 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 13.26 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 2.03 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 35.28 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.78 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.09 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cajun Style Blackened Chicken Breasts is made with 9 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Breast, Cooking Spray, and Dried Thyme. Each serving provides about 250.98 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cajun-Style Blackened Chicken Breasts made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Breast, Cooking Spray, Dried Thyme, Ground Cumin. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cajun-Style Blackened Chicken Breasts?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 250.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cajun-Style Blackened Chicken Breasts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Cajun-Style Blackened Chicken Breasts healthy?
- Cajun-Style Blackened Chicken Breasts has an easyChef Pro health score of 63/100. Per serving, it provides 250.98 calories and 53.19 g of protein, or 106% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 120.41 mg (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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