Cajun Blackened Skillet Chicken Recipes

GRILLED BLACKENED CAJUN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Brine the chicken: Combine 4 cups water, 2/3 cup salt, and the brown sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and whisk until the salt and sugar are completely dissolved. Turn off the heat and transfer to a bowl or pot large enough to submerge the chicken. Stir in 6 cups of ice water and let cool completely. Submerge the chicken in the cooled brine, cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or up to overnight.
• Take the chicken out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking. Remove from the brine and pat dry completely.
• Prepare a grill for medium-high indirect heat: For gas grills (with 3 or more burners), turn all the burners to medium-high heat; after about 15 minutes turn off one of the middle burners. For charcoal grills, bank one chimney starter-full of lit and ashed-over charcoal briquettes to one side of the grill. Set up a drip pan on the other side to avoid flare-ups. (Be sure to consult the grill manufacturer's guide for best results.)
• Whisk together the paprika, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, cayenne, garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Brush the chicken all over with the melted butter, and then pat on all of the dry rub mixture.
• Grill the chicken: Place the chicken breast-side up on the indirect side of the grill, with the legs facing the hotter side of the grill. Cover and cook until an instant-read thermometer reads at least 165 degrees F in the thickest part of the thigh (avoiding the bone), 50 to 60 minutes. The chicken will be quite dark and blackened in spots.
• Remove from the grill and let rest on a cutting board for at least 20 minutes before carving.

BLACKENED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat for 5 minutes until it is smoking hot.
• Mix together the paprika, salt, cayenne, cumin, thyme, white pepper, and onion powder. Oil the chicken breasts with cooking spray on both sides, then coat the chicken breasts evenly with the spice mixture.
• Place the chicken in the hot pan, and cook for 1 minute. Turn, and cook 1 minute on other side. Place the breasts on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes.

CAJUN BLACKENED SKILLET CHICKEN!

Steps:

• Combine the oregano, spices (do not add thyme, that is for the end), and oil in a bowl, then rub over the chicken breasts to coat.
• Heat a large nonstick sauté pan over high heat for 2 minutes.
• Add the chicken, smooth side down.
• Pan fry for 2-3 minutes, until just beginning to blacken.
• Turn the chicken over, reduce heat, and cook for 3-6 minutes, until juices run clear.
• Sprinkle with a little salt and thyme just before serving.

BLACKENED CAJUN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine all seasonings. Place chicken in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; rub with half of the seasoning mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Grill, covered, over medium heat for 15-23 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.

CAJUN BLACKENED CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Let the chicken come to room temperature before using.
• .Preheat oven to 400 F, and heat your skillet over high heat until VERY hot.
• Brush a small amount of melted butter over the inside tops of Kaiser rolls and return to plastic bag to keep soft.
• Combine all seasoning ingredients.
• Combine 1/2 c melted butter with hot sauce, and coat the chicken pieces thoroughly.
• Roll chicken breasts in the seasoning and then place into the hot skillet to sear.
• Drizzle a tsp of butter on top of each piece, and cook until a good crust has formed on the bottom of the chicken.
• Flip chicken and finish cooking, then remove to a plate.
• When all chicken is all finished, toss sliced pepper and onion with any leftover seasoning, add with any remainder of butter to the skillet. Cook about 5 min, until peppers and onions soften a bit.
• Place chicken on kaiser rolls, top each with some peppers and onions, then a slice of provolone.
• Leave sandwiches open faced and bake until cheese is melted and Kaiser roll toasts lightly.
• Serve with tomato and pickle slices if desired.