Cajun Blackened Chicken Cutlets

5 from 68 votes

These Cajun chicken cutlets are versatile and delicious, and can be prepared in 10 minutes with only 3 ingredients!

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Servings:

Rub the chicken cutlets with a little of the avocado oil.
1 ½ pounds chicken cutlets
Sprinkle the blackening seasoning all over each chicken cutlet.
2 tablespoons blackening seasoning
Heat the avocado oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
2 tablespoons avocado oil, plus a little more to rub on the chicken
Add the chicken cutlets, and cook 2-3 minutes on each side, until done. Thicker cutlets might require longer cooking time.

Blackening is a cooking technique that involves high heat and spices. It creates a flavorful, dark crust on the outside while keeping the inside moist and tender.
You can use store-bought blackening seasoning, or make it yourself with this homemade blackening seasoning recipe.
You can use chicken breasts if you prefer, however you may want to carefully slice them in half horizontally so that they aren't so thick.
You can use olive oil instead of avocado oil if you prefer. Avocado oil is a good choice because it has a high smoke point, but olive oil is another good choice. Butter would also work if that's all you have.
Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the skillet.