Easy Blackened Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray. Ensure all ingredients are readily available.
2. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until it's very hot and slightly smoking, which should take about 3 to 5 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, combine paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, thyme, onion powder, white pepper, and salt to create the blackening spice blend.
4. Lightly spray both sides of the chicken breasts with cooking spray, then generously coat each breast with the prepared spice mixture.
5. Carefully place the spice-coated chicken in the hot skillet and sear for 1 minute. Flip the chicken and sear for another minute on the opposite side. Transfer the seared chicken to the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for approximately 5 to 10 minutes, or until it's fully cooked and the juices run clear. A meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken should register an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
7. Serve immediately and savor the delectable flavors of homemade blackened chicken!

Nutrition

• Calories: 135 kcal
• Fat Content: 3 g
• Fiber Content: 0 g
• Sugar Content: 0 g
• Sodium Content: 205 mg
• Protein Content: 25 g
• Cholesterol Content: 67 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 1 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g