Blackened Chicken

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.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 135

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

0.5 teaspoon paprika
0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
0.125 teaspoon onion powder
0.125 teaspoon ground white pepper
0.125 teaspoon salt
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
cooking spray

Method

Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until it is smoking hot, about 3 to 5 minutes.
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.
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.
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).
Serve and enjoy!