Blackened Chicken for Two

• porce: 2 servings
• celkový čas: 40 minutes

Ingredience

1½ teaspoons smoked paprika

1½ teaspoons paprika

1½ teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

¾ teaspoon pepper

¾ teaspoon dried oregano

¾ teaspoon dried thyme

¼–½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 (6- to 8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed

1 teaspoon vegetable oil

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into 2 pieces

Pokyny

Note: We prefer using a 12-inch cast-iron skillet here, but a heavy-bottomed stainless-steel or well-seasoned carbon-steel skillet will also work. Avoid nonstick cookware due to the high cooking temperature. This cooking method will produce a modest amount of smoke, so turn on your exhaust fan or crack open a window prior to cooking. If your chicken breasts weigh more than 8 ounces, add 15 seconds to the cooking time after the cutlets have been flipped. We developed this recipe using Diamond Crystal kosher salt. If using Morton kosher salt, which is denser, use only 1⅛ teaspoons. For a less spicy dish, use only ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper.

Combine smoked paprika, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, oregano, thyme, and cayenne in wide, shallow bowl. Set wire rack in rimmed baking sheet. Wad up paper towel and place within reach of stove.

Working with 1 chicken breast at a time, halve chicken breast crosswise, then cut thick half in half horizontally, creating 3 cutlets of similar thickness. Place cutlets between sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound to even ⅓-inch thickness.

Working with 1 cutlet at a time, dredge thoroughly in spice mixture, pressing to adhere, then shake off excess. Place cutlets in single layer on second rimmed baking sheet.

Heat oil in 12-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat until just smoking. Add butter to skillet, then tilt skillet or spread butter with flexible spatula until it coats skillet evenly. Add all cutlets to skillet, press on each firmly with spatula, and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes. Using tongs, flip cutlets. Press cutlets against skillet with spatula and cook for 1 minute. Slide skillet off heat and transfer cutlets to prepared wire rack. Let cutlets rest for 3 minutes on rack and serve.

Výživové údaje

• Kalorie: 334
• Celkový tuk: 14 g
• Nasycený tuk: 5 g
• Nenasycený tuk: 5 g
• Trans mastné kyseliny: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 160 miligrams
• Sodík: 503 miligrams
• Celkový obsah sacharidů: 3 g
• Celkové cukry: 1 g
• Bílkoviny: 46 g