blackened chicken
My family loves this Recipe. I have always tried new and interesting things on my family and they let me know what to keep and what to pitch . This one is a keeper and we fix it at least twice a month. I have even made it with fish, pork and beef.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
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yield
6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 4 teaspoons sugar, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons pepper, divided
- 4 - boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 1 1/3 cups mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
How To Make blackened chicken
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Step 1In a small bowl, combine the paprika, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, thyme, lemon-pepper, cayenne and 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pepper; sprinkle over both sides of chicken. Set aside.
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Step 2In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, water, vinegar and remaining sugar, salt and pepper; cover and refrigerate 1 cup for serving. Save remaining sauce for basting.
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Step 3Grill chicken, covered, over indirect medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170*, basting frequently with remaining sauce. Serve with reserved sauce.
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Step 4Note: I always double the spices/ingredients. I like the taste better.
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