Blackened chicken is quick and easy to make at home. Adjust the spices in this recipe to suit your taste. This is great on a summer's day with fresh corn and mashed potatoes.
blackened chicken
Blackened Chicken
Ingredient
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½ teaspoon paprika
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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¼ teaspoon ground cumin
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¼ teaspoon dried thyme
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⅛ teaspoon onion powder
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⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
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⅛ teaspoon salt
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2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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cooking spray
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
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Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until it is smoking hot, about 3 to 5 minutes.
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While the skillet is heating, mix paprika, cayenne, cumin, thyme, onion powder, white pepper, and salt together in a small bowl. Spray chicken breasts on both sides with cooking spray, then coat evenly with spice mixture.
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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.
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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).