Blackened Chicken

This Blackened Chicken recipe is full of bold flavor! This simple seasoning blend is the easiest and quickest way to elevate chicken. It instantly adds a pop of flavor. This blackened chicken is great by itself, on top of salads, in tacos and burritos, in sandwiches, and more!

Ingreadient

• 3 large chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp oregano
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp cayenne powder
• pinch sea salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Step by step

1. First, combine all seasonings in a small bowl.  Stir together.
2. Use a meat mallet to pound the chicken to ½ inch thickness. Or, use the bottom of a mug.
3. Season chicken all over with the spice mix.
4. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.  Once the oil is hot, carefully place the chicken inside the pan.
5. Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side.
6. Finally, remove from the pan.  Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
7. Lastly, top with fresh herbs if desired.