Blackened Chicken With Creamy Dressing Food

BLACKENED CHICKEN WITH AVOCADO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan. Stir quinoa into the broth and bring again to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Stir scallions and 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice into the quinoa.
• Mix paprika, cumin, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and sea salt together in a small bowl; rub onto chicken breasts to season completely.
• Prepare a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
• Lay chicken breasts into the hot skillet, cover skillet with a lid, and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Blend avocado, yogurt, 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, and garlic powder in a food processor until smooth.
• Spread quinoa onto a serving platter. Arrange chicken breasts onto the platter. Drizzle avocado cream sauce over the chicken breasts.

BLACKENED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat for 5 minutes until it is smoking hot.
• Mix together the paprika, salt, cayenne, cumin, thyme, white pepper, and onion powder. Oil the chicken breasts with cooking spray on both sides, then coat the chicken breasts evenly with the spice mixture.
• Place the chicken in the hot pan, and cook for 1 minute. Turn, and cook 1 minute on other side. Place the breasts on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes.

CREAMY BLACKENED CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. At the same time, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
• Coat chicken with 1 tablespoon oil and season with blackened seasoning.
• Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• At the same time, add farfalle to the boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
• While the farfalle is cooking, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus tips and sun-dried tomatoes; saute until asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and cover until wilted, about 1 minute. Stir to combine and transfer to a bowl. Wipe the skillet clean.
• Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add cream and cooking wine and cook, whisking constantly, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese and garlic; stir until cheese is melted. Add asparagus mixture to the sauce and stir to combine.
• Drain pasta, place in a serving bowl, and pour sauce over top. Slice chicken and place on top of pasta. Sprinkle additional Parmesan on top.

BLACKENED CHICKEN WITH CREAMY DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Heat oil in large ovenproof skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 min. Turn; top with 2 Tbsp. cheese.
• Bake 10 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Meanwhile, mix remaining cheese, sour cream, mayo, milk and seasonings until blended.
• Cut chicken into strips. Cover platter with salad greens; top with chicken and dressing.

BLACKENED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the seasonings; rub over chicken. Broil or grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. , On a serving platter or individual plates, arrange the salad greens, tomatoes and red pepper. Slice chicken; place over salad. Top with croutons and dressing.

SIMPLE BLACKENED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Marinate chicken overnight in italian dressing and garlic. I like to make sure they are no more than 1" thick, but that's just me.
• Heat non-stick skillet for at least 2 minutes on high heat.
• Place chicken in single layer on hot skillet.
• Add seasoning, quickly flip over and add to other side as well.
• Cook until 165° or until white and flaky in the middle of the thickest piece and somewhat black on the outside.

BLACKENED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and flatten to a 1/4-inch thickness with a rolling pin or mallet.
• Preheat broiler. Spray both sides of chicken with cooking spray then sprinkle with Cajun seasoning and garlic and rub inches.
• Broil (or grill) chicken breasts 5 minutes each side.

LOUISIANA STYLE BLACKENED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200C/400 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, mix together all the blackening spices.
• Toss the chicken in the spices, making sure that each fillet is evenly coated.
• Heat a large heavy based frying pan over high heat until very hot.
• Add the oil and fry chicken fillets on each side.
• You want the chicken to fry quite fast so that you sear and roast the spices very well.
• Don't be tempted to add too many pieces to the pan at once or you will not get the desired effect.
• When the fillet is well seared, place on a roasting tray and bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
• Serve the chicken on a platter garnished with a few salad leaves.