Blackened Chicken
Best wine varietals
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the spicy, smoky flavors of blackened chicken.
Syrah
Syrah offers peppery and smoky notes that pair well with blackened seasoning.
Shiraz
Shiraz's rich fruit and spice enhance the char and heat of blackened chicken.
Zinfandel
Zinfandel's jammy fruit and spice balance the bold, blackened flavors.
Best cocktails with this
Short Rocks Glass • Medium • 10 min
smoke/acid/salt — smoky mezcal + lime complements char and cayenne heat
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
heat/acid/smoke — jalapeño spice cuts through and echoes char; lime brightness balances fat
Punch bowl or large pitcher • Medium • 15 min
acid/bubbles/herbal — grapefruit + lime brightness cuts spice and refreshes palate
Margarita glass • Medium • 10 min
heat/acid/sweet — spicy jalapeño + citrus stands up to blackening spice
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/salty — bright tequila + lime/salt contrast spicy, smoky seasoning
Rocks glass • Medium • 5 min
heat/honey/acid — whiskey + jalapeño and honey balances heat and smoky notes
Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min
smoke/acid/sweet — smoky Scotch complements char; citrus lifts and honey softens heat
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
ginger/acid/smoke — scotch + ginger/lime offers smoky backbone and zesty kick