blackened chicken

Name: Blackened Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Ingredients: 2 teaspoon(s) paprika; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper; 2 teaspoon(s) onion powder; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 3/4 teaspoon(s) oregano, dried; 3/4 teaspoon(s) thyme, dried; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoon(s) butter, melted; 4 - boneless skinless chicken breasts

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Aleta Hepp

Louisville, KY

Updated on Jul 18, 2012

Simple, quick, and delicious! Around our house, I am the only one who likes chicken, but everyone willingly eats this chicken!

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon oregano, dried
3/4 teaspoon thyme, dried
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons butter, melted
4 - boneless skinless chicken breasts

How To Make blackened chicken

Step 1

In small bowl, combine first 8 ingredients, set aside.

Step 2

Place chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap (or in a large plastic food storage bag), and pound to even the thickness (about 1/2 inch or a little less).
Step 3

Brush one side of chicken breasts with half of the melted butter and sprinkle with half the seasoning mixture. Repeat on other side of chicken breasts.
Step 4

Heat a large skillet over med-high heat. Cook chicken about 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
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