Blackened Chicken Recipe

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to ½ inch thickness)

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Spice mixture-

½ teaspoon black pepper

¼ teaspoon white pepper

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon dried thyme

In a small bowl combine all of the ingredients for the spice mixture.

Toss or sprinkle the chicken breasts with the spice mixture.

Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer. Cook chicken until browned on one side for about 5 minutes, then turn over and brown on the other side. Reduce the heat if needed so that the spice mixture doesn’t burn. Continue cooking for about 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees F.). Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.