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Cajun blackened chicken breast

Cajun Blackened Chicken Breast

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken dry and coat all over with the Cajun seasoning and paprika.
  2. Heat the butter and olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the chicken for about 5 minutes per side until blackened.
  4. Check that the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Open a window; that blackened crust gets smoky in the best way.