Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe AmericanoBlackened Chicken Recipe

Blackened Chicken Recipe

Inspired by The Americano
Time30m
Serves4

mango avocado jalapeno salsa, lettuce, queso fresco

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Ingredients

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Blackened Chicken and Salsa

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Salsa

    In a bowl, combine the diced mango, diced avocado, chopped jalapeno, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Mix gently until well combined. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook the Chicken

    Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Rub the blackening seasoning evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.

  3. 3

    Sear the Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked through and has a blackened crust.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Dish

    On a plate, place a lettuce leaf as a base. Top with the blackened chicken, followed by a generous scoop of the mango avocado jalapeno salsa. Sprinkle crumbled queso fresco on top.

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