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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 135 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until it is smoking hot, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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).