Oven Roasted Blackened Chicken
When it comes to an easy weeknight meal my oven-roasted blackened chicken is sure to please! Serve with your favorite side dishes for an extra special meal!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time50 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 366kcal
Author: Chef Dennis Littley
Cajun-Italian Blackening Seasoning
- 4 teaspoons coarse sea salt
- 4 teaspoons dried marjoram
- 4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 4 teaspoons fennel seed
- 2 teaspoons granulated onion
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons smoked sweet paprika
- 2 teaspoons allspice
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard seed
Blackend Chicken
- 3 pounds whole chicken split into two halves
- 3-4 tablespoons mixed blackened seasoning
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
Cajun-Italian Blackening Seasoning
Blackened Chicken
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Coat the skin side of the chicken with blackening seasoning, and set aside until needed.*Use as little or as much seasoning as you like, saving the rest for later. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the cooking oil and chicken halves seasoned skin down. Press the chicken down into the pan. Cover and cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until chicken has seared and has good color.
Place chicken in a baking dish on a rack and continue baking for about 40 minutes or until you have an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees. (check the thickest part of the chicken)
Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 428mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2814IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 3mg