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The Easiest Blackened Chicken

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"If you like heat and you love chicken, this recipe is for you! It is simple and quick and best served with rice and something cool to drink!" — Andrea Wilcox

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4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup Worcestershire sauce

2 teaspoons ground black pepper

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Directions

In a large skillet combine the Worcestershire sauce and ground black pepper. Add the chicken and simmer over medium heat until the sauce begins to boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Turn chicken occasionally, spooning sauce over it. The sauce will thicken. Let cool and serve.

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After avoiding this recipe for months, believing that it couldn't be very good, I finally tried it and am beyond impressed with how it turned out. This is so simple and easy and the taste is wonderful. Watch the pepper, because it does get very spicy. Great to use this chicken with the refrigerated pasta and sauces for Blackened Chicken Alfredo. Family loves it!

—Patty Markle

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jun 23, 2003

It was just OK. It definately was easy to cook but didn't taste so great.

—FATBOYJOE

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120 Ratings

Feb 12, 2006

This was pretty good for a quick meal. i added a tablespoon of brown sugar to make it like a teryaki sauce because I knew my daughter (6) would be more apt to eat it if I took away some of the bite that worcestershire sauce has. I also threw some fresh broccoli to cook in the skillet, which I really liked, although predictably, my 6 year old didn't. All in all though, it was good and I would make it again.

—SADIBYRD

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Jul 23, 2003

This was one of the easiest meals I've ever prepared. I served over a bed of rice and it was delicious.

—schmerna

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May 08, 2006

Yum! I used 3 chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes) and 1/2 cup of Worcestshire sauce. I added fresh mushrooms and had this on angel hair pasta with Alfredo sauce. Sooooooo good!!!

—XXXNAUGHTY

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Dec 03, 2007

I really, really enjoyed this recipe, as does my fiance. It super quick, easy and tasty! I've made it twice now; once as is and once sauteing onions and garlic first. I prefer it with the onions and garlic. Note: Do Not be surprised if it tastes a lot like Worcestershire sauce. Worcestershire sauce is a strong flavor and is the dominant ingredient in this dish.

—emma

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Jun 23, 2003

Great recipe! Even the six year old in the family loved it!

—uncg2001

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Jul 23, 2003

I used only 1/2 tsp of pepper and 1/3c of worch. sauce b/c I didn't want this to be too spicy for my daughter. I doubt I'd make this as a main dish but it went well placed atop of our cream sauce based pasta.

—DREGINEK

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Nutrition

Calories
186 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
13.9 g
4%

Cholesterol
68 mg
23%

Fat
1.5 g
2%

Fiber
0.3 g
1%

Protein
27.4 g
55%

Sodium
744 mg
30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

The Easiest Blackened Chicken

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 186
Calories from Fat: 13

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.5g 2 %
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2 %
Cholesterol 68mg 23 %
Sodium 744mg 30 %
Potassium 858mg 24 %
Total Carbohydrates 13.9g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1 %
Protein 27.4g 55 %
Sugars 6.8g
Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C 17 %
Calcium 11 %
Iron 48 %
** Thiamin 8 %
Niacin 146 %
Vitamin B6 41 %
Magnesium 16 %
Folate 6 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.