Spicy Blackened Chicken With A Kick
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Get ready to indulge in the most epic blackened chicken extravaganza of your life!
Today, we’re diving into the world of spicy, smoky, and savory flavors, and trust me, you won’t want to miss this!. No more boring, bland chicken breasts!

Imagine sinking your teeth into a juicy, blackened chicken breast, the crunch of the spices giving way to tender, flavorful meat. It’s a game-changer, folks!
First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). While that’s warming up, grab a cast iron skillet and heat it over high heat until it’s smoking hot, about 3 to 5 minutes. Yes, it’s hot, but trust us, it’s worth it!

While the skillet is heating up, mix together your magic spices: paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, thyme, onion powder, white pepper, and salt. It’s a blend that will make your taste buds do the happy dance!
Now it’s time to get your chicken ready. Spray those breasts with some cooking spray, then coat them evenly with the spice mixture. Don’t be shy – make sure they’re fully covered!

Place the chicken in the hot pan and cook for 1 minute. Flip it over and cook for another minute. Then, transfer it to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until it’s 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). And that’s it – your blackened chicken is ready to devour!

So, what are you waiting for? Get ready to indulge in the most epic blackened chicken extravaganza of your life!

Printable Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until it’s smoking hot, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- 3. Mix together paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, thyme, onion powder, white pepper, and salt in a bowl.
- 4. Spray the chicken breasts with cooking spray and coat them evenly with the spice mixture.
- 5. Place the chicken in the hot pan and cook for 1 minute.
- 6. Flip the chicken over and cook for another minute.
- 7. Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- 8. Ensure the internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) using an instant-read thermometer.
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