Blackened Chicken Recipe
Blackened chicken breast on a bed of rice, with red beans.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Rub the Cajun seasoning all over the chicken breasts. Ensure they are evenly coated.
- 2
Cook the Chicken
In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a blackened crust. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- 3
Cook the Rice
In a medium saucepan, combine the rice and chicken broth (or water). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- 4
Add the Red Beans
In the last 5 minutes of cooking the rice, stir in the drained red beans to heat through.
- 5