Blackened Chicken

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

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

3. 3

   While the skillet is heating, mix paprika, cayenne, cumin, thyme, onion powder, white pepper, and salt together in a small bowl.

4. 4

   Spray chicken breasts on both sides with cooking spray, then coat evenly with spice mixture.

5. 5

   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.

6. 6

   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).

7. 7

   Serve and enjoy!