Kenneth Temple's Blackened Chicken | An Introduction to Cajun and Creole Cooking | Food Network

The keys to Kenneth's blackened chicken are simple: butter, spice mix and a piping hot cast-iron skillet! Get the recipe ▶ https://foodtv.com/3Nm125u Subscribe to Food Network ▶ http://foodtv.com/YouTube Follow Kenneth Temple ▶   / kennethtemple_   Hailing from New Orleans, Chef Kenneth Temple’s cooking style is inspired deeply by his southern roots and the fusion of cultures that comprise traditional New Orleans cuisine. Join him in the kitchen as he teaches us how to make gumbo, jambalaya and more favorites. Welcome to Food Network, where learning to cook is as simple as clicking play! Grab your apron and get ready to get cookin' with some of the best chefs around the world. We'll give you a behind-the-scenes look at our best shows, take you inside our favorite restaurant and be your resource in the kitchen to make sure every meal is a 10/10! Blackened Chicken with Creole Rice Pilaf RECIPE COURTESY OF KENNETH TEMPLE Level: Easy Total: 30 min Active: 20 min Yield: 6 servings Ingredients Creole Rice Pilaf: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 stalks celery, chopped 1/2 medium Spanish or white onion, chopped 1/2 bell pepper, chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 cups long-grain white rice 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 bay leaf 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon garlic powder or granulated garlic 4 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken stock 1 bunch green onions (3 to 4 bulbs), sliced (about 3/4 cup) Blackened Chicken: 1 tablespoon hot paprika 2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder or granulated garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder or granulated onion 1 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3/4 teaspoon white pepper 3/4 teaspoons dried thyme 3/4 teaspoons dried oregano 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, melted Six 4- to 6-ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with aluminum foil. For the Creole rice pilaf: Heat the butter and oil in a 2-quart saucepan or large saucepan over medium heat. Add the celery, onions and peppers and cook until the onions are translucent, about 2 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt, add the rice and stir a few times until the rice is coated. Stir in the garlic, bay leaf, tomato paste, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook for about 15 seconds. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low and cook until the liquid is reduced and you see little holes on the top, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard the bay leaf, fluff the rice with a fork and stir in half of the green onions. Cover until ready to serve. For the blackened chicken: Heat a 12-inch or large cast-iron skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the hot paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne, white pepper, thyme and oregano in a small bowl and set aside. Transfer the melted butter to a large bowl. Dip the chicken in the butter and arrange on one of the prepared baking sheets. Season both sides of the chicken liberally with the blackened seasoning mixture. Working in batches, cook the chicken until the first side is blackened, 3 to 4 minutes depending on the thickness of the chicken. Flip and cook for 1 minute more. Transfer to the second prepared baking sheet. Bake until the chicken breasts are firm to the touch and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reaches 165 degrees F, 5 to 10 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes. Serve over the Creole rice pilaf and garnish with the remaining green onions. Cook’s Note This recipe can be adapted to make blackened fish, steak or sweet potatoes (adjust the cooking times for each ingredient). Instead of hot paprika, use sweet paprika. Subscribe to our channel to fill up on the latest must-eat recipes, brilliant kitchen hacks and content from your favorite Food Network shows. ▶ FOOD NETWORK KITCHEN APP: http://foodtv.com/FNKApp ▶ WEBSITE: https://www.foodnetwork.com ▶ FULL EPISODES: https://watch.foodnetwork.com ▶ FACEBOOK:   / foodnetwork   ▶ INSTAGRAM:   / foodnetwork   ▶ TWITTER:   / foodnetwork   #KennethTemple #BlackenedChicken #AnIntroductionToCajunAndCreoleCooking #FoodNetwork Kenneth Temple's Blackened Chicken | An Introduction to Cajun and Creole Cooking | Food Network    • Kenneth Temple's Blackened Chicken | An In...