20-Minute Keto-Friendly Blackened Chicken

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Blackened chicken recipes are typically made with blackening seasonings that contain sugar and who knows what else.

This keto version skips the store-bought seasoning mix, replacing it with thoughtfully chosen herbs and spices for a clean and healthy low-carb meal.

The best part? It’s not only keto but also paleo-friendly and gluten-free.

This low-carb blackened chicken is:

• Savory
• Flavorful
• Crispy
• Spicy

The main ingredients are:

• Chicken breasts
• Cumin
• Chili powder

Optional additional ingredients

• Cayenne pepper
• Onion powder

3 Health Benefits of This Blackened Chicken Recipe

#1: Rich In Omega-9 Fatty Acids

In recent years avocado oil has been getting a lot more attention in the culinary scene for not only its high-heat cooking properties but its fatty acid profile as well.

Avocado oil is an abundant source of omega-9 fatty acids, also called monounsaturated fats. Although you hear a lot about saturated fats and omega-3s, omega-9s don’t seem to get as much attention.

These fatty acids can withstand higher temperatures than omega-3s and also offer health benefits — especially for your heart[*].

Avocado oil is an excellent source of omega-9s, with 70% of the lipids in avocados coming from monounsaturated fat[*].

#2: Enhances Digestion

This delicious chicken recipe is packed with herbs and spices. Among the many benefits of adding spices to your diet is the impact they can have on digestion.

When you have weak digestion, you’ll often feel it as a stomach ache or bloating. However, one of the often unseen side effects of low digestion is poor nutrient absorption which can lead to deficiencies and feelings of fatigue.

Cumin is a spice that’s known for its digestion-enhancing activity. For thousands of years, cumin has been used in Indian culture to support weak digestion.

Research shows that consuming cumin may enhance the activity of enzymes that break down your food — ultimately providing your body with improved nutrition[*].

#3: Supports Immune Health

Another powerhouse ingredient in this blackened chicken recipe is the garlic. Civilizations across the planet have been using garlic as a healing plant for over three thousand years[*].

One of the most well-known benefits that garlic has to offer is its immune-enhancing activity. Supplementing with garlic has been shown to not only reduce the likeliness of catching a common cold, but it also reduces the duration of colds[*].

A compound in garlic called allicin is produced when garlic is crushed. Allicin has both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity in your body — which may account for garlic’s health-promoting qualities[*].

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