Blackened Chicken

Ingredients

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• ½ teaspoon paprika
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• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
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• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
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• ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
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• ⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
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• ⅛ teaspoon salt
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• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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• cooking spray
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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!