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Popeyes blackened chicken recipe

Popeyes Blackened Chicken Tenders are full of flavor and great for adding protein to any recipe, and it only takes 30 minutes to make!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 240 kcal

Ingredients
  

Spices

  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 & 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to your preferred spice level
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Chicken

  • 1 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into strips
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil for cooking

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, combine all the seasonings listed above to create your blackened chicken seasoning mix. Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the spiciness.
    1 tablespoon paprika, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 & 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt
  • Preheat a cast-iron skillet or a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until it's very hot. Feel free to turn on the overhead fan as well since blackening chicken will create some smoke.
  • Place the strips of chicken in a bowl and pour over the seasoning mix, stir to coat each piece evenly.
    1 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Pour the oil into the skillet and allow it to heat up before placing the chicken strips into the hot skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes per side or until the internal temperature is at 165F and the chicken is cooked through. The outside should be dark and charred, which is characteristic of blackened chicken.
    3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes then serve alongside a salad, homemade ranch, or in a sandwich!

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 25gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 717mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 1214IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
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