Grilled blackened chicken is really tasty, with bold flavors of spice such as cayenne and smoked paprika. I am a huge fan of grilling split chicken breasts because they always turn out tender and juicy. You can also make this recipe with bone in chicken thighs or drumsticks.
Read about other homemade spice blends in our article on 20+ Homemade Spice Blends. You probably have the majority of the spices in your cupboard already. I am not a huge fan of buying the pre-blended spice mixes because we already have the spices we need to create them. If I bought a new spice blend every time I wanted to makes something my spice rack would be out of control.
Grill It!
Recipe serves: 4
Serving size:
- 1/2 split chicken breast
Total time: 45 minutes
Let's grocery shop!
I am assuming you have salt and pepper and do not add it into the recipe total cost.
Let's prep!
Pantry & Spices
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cayenne pepper
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garlic powder
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onion powder
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dried oregano
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paprika
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smoked paprika
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dried thyme
Grocery
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1 - package split chicken breasts
Tip from me
The blackened chicken seasoning is going to make a lot of seasoning. You will use a little for this recipe and then save the rest for a later use. I bought spice jars to label and store my homemade spice blends.
| 2 large split chicken breasts |
| Blackened Seasoning: |
| 1 tablespoon onion powder |
| 1.5 teaspoons of each: |
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- Gather all of your ingredients and measuring tools
- Mix together the blackened chicken seasoning
- Using 1 teaspoon of seasoning sprinkle the top and bottom of each chicken. Store the rest for a different use.
- Rub 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning under the skin.
Let's cook!
- Complete the prep from the prep tab above.
- Heat grill to 350° F
- Place chicken breasts skin side up over indirect heat for 45 minutes.
- Using a instant read thermometer check to see if chicken is 165° F if it is not continue to cook until this temperature is reached.
- Let rest for 10 minutes. Enjoy!
This recipe can also be found in Weekly Dinners for 4 under $70 – Menu 5
