Blackened Chicken
Description
Blackened chicken is a Cajun favorite, and this recipe is so easy. The blackening spice rub comes together in seconds, and the chicken sears in minutes.
Ingredients
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/8 teaspoon onion powder
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1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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cooking spray
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
2
Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until it is smoking hot, about 3 to 5 minutes.
3
While the skillet is heating, mix paprika, cayenne, cumin, thyme, onion powder, white pepper, and salt together in a small bowl.
4
Spray chicken breasts on both sides with cooking spray, then coat evenly with spice mixture.
5
Place chicken in the hot pan and cook for 1 minute. Turn, and cook 1 minute on other side. Transfer chicken to the prepared baking sheet.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
7
Serve and enjoy!