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three grilled blackened chicken breasts arranged on a grill in a single row.

Grilled Blackened Chicken

Katerina | Diethood
Healthy, quick, and loaded with Cajun spices, this juicy Grilled Blackened Chicken dish is simple, quick, and delicious!
Servings : 4
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting TIme 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness so they cook evenly. Do not pound thin.
  • 4 cups lukewarm water about, 90 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit
  • 3 tablespoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons blackened seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken breasts in a large bowl and set aside.
  • In a large measuring cup, or a mixing bowl, combine lukewarm water and salt; stir, and pour over the chicken breasts. Set aside for 20 to 30 minutes. You can also cover the bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill to about 400˚F to 425˚F.
  • Brush grill grates with olive oil.
  • Pour out the salt water and rinse each chicken breast under cold water; pat dry with paper towels.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and rub the olive oil all over each chicken breast.
  • Rub the seasoning evenly over the chicken, on all sides.
  • Transfer chicken to the hot grill; cook for 6 minutes, or until browned on bottom and grill marks appear.
  • Flip and continue to cook for 6 to 8 more minutes, or until cooked through. Cooking time will depend on the size and thickness of the chicken breasts. Chicken is cooked through when internal temperature registers at 165˚F.
  • Remove chicken from grill and transfer to a plate; cover and let rest 5 minutes.
  • In the meantime, in a small mixing bowl combine the melted butter and garlic.
  • Brush the chicken breasts with the garlic butter.
  • Garnish with parsley.
  • Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 186 kcal | Carbohydrates: 1 g | Protein: 24 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 80 mg | Sodium: 2443 mg | Potassium: 424 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 122 IU | Vitamin C: 2 mg | Calcium: 16 mg | Iron: 1 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken breast recipes, grilled chicken breast, how to make blackened chicken