Blackened Chicken Recipe
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Blackened Chicken

By: Stephanie Kenney 
"This spicy standout from Stephanie Kenney packs a one-two punch of flavor. The grilled chicken is basted with a peppery white sauce. 'Plus there's plenty of extra sauce left over for dipping,' writes the Falkville, Alabama reader."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (42)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 4 teaspoons sugar, divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, divided
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1 1/3 cups mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine paprika, I teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, thyme, lemon-pepper, cayenne and 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pepper; sprinkle over both sides of chicken. Set aside. In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, water, vinegar and remaining sugar, salt and pepper; cover and chill 1 cup for serving. Save remaining sauce for basting.
  2. Grill chicken, covered, over indirect medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear, basting frequently with remaining sauce. Serve with reserved sauce.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2009 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This combination of spices is great and the sauce to go with it is a nice change from bottled...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2009 by Brandy A   view full review
This was DELISH! I pounded my chicken before rubbing. I also added a half teaspoon of cumin...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2008 by ~TxCin~ILove2Ck   view full review
We all loved this! I sliced this very thin after my husband grilled it and served it over a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2010 by bellepepper Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I don't recall that we've ever grilled chicken using a mayonnaise basting sauce, but I was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2008 by Rich Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I do not write many reviews but this one is a keeper. I did not change too much of this recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2007 by Tanya Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is one of my family favorites! We make this quite often. The chicken itself is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2010 by jana   view full review
This is the same recipe i use , and let me tell you- ITS SOOOOO GOOD! Any time i serve it, i...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2010 by LouisvilleHugger   view full review
This is one of the best dry rubs I've used, thank you Stephanie. I'm sure this would go great...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2010 by BOBBIEANNE   view full review
I followed this recipe exactly and wouldn't do anything differently. All four of my kids (two...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2010 by Leah   view full review
this was so good! the flavors are amazing together. changed nothing and it was perfect!

 

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