Blackened Chicken

simple recipe for those that love flavor.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 chicken breast servings

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1  dash sea salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄8 teaspoon white pepper
• 2  boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut in half
• 1  tablespoon olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix together paprika, salt, cayenne, cumin, thyme, and white pepper. Rub one side of chicken breasts with spice mixture.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over high heat for 15 minutes.
3. Place chicken in hot pan, seasoned side down, and cook for 1 minute. Turn, and cook 1 minute on other side. Place breasts on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 5 to 10 minutes, or until no longer pink and juices run clear.