Description
A bold and flavorful blackened dish featuring crisp-tender green peppers and a medley of spices, perfect for a smoky and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 green bell peppers, sliced into strips
- 2 boneless chicken breasts or firm tofu blocks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- 1. Combine all dry spices (paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne, salt, and black pepper) in a small bowl.
- 2. Rub spice mix generously over chicken breasts or tofu blocks.
- 3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
- 4. Add chicken or tofu and sear for 4–5 minutes on each side, until blackened and cooked through.
- 5. Remove from pan and let rest.
- 6. In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and sauté green pepper strips until tender-crisp, about 3–4 minutes.
- 7. Slice the blackened chicken or tofu and serve over the sautéed green peppers.
- 8. Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- This recipe works well with chicken, tofu, or even fish like catfish or salmon.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to control heat level.
- Serve with rice, quinoa, or over a salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: blackened, green pepper, chicken, tofu, spicy