Blackened Chicken For Two - 3 Guiding Stars
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Blackening chicken is first and foremost about the spices, and this spice mix is fantastic. Mix up more than you need for an easy way to season any protein for a flavorful main course.

Ingredients

  • ½ tsp. paprika
  • ⅛ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
  • ¼ tsp. cumin
  • ¼ tsp. thyme
  • ⅛ tsp. pepper
  • ⅛ tsp. onion powder
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tsp. vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Mix together spices and rub one side of chicken breasts with mixture.
  2. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat. Place chicken in hot pan, seasoned side down, and sear to brown (1 minute). Turn and repeat.
  3. Place breasts on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165ºF (10-15 minutes).
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 185; Total Fat 8g (10% Daily Value); Saturated Fat 1.5g (8% DV); Trans Fat 0g; Cholesterol 86mg (28% DV); Sodium 200mg (9% DV); Total Carbohydrate 1g (0% DV); Dietary Fiber 0.5g (0% DV); Total Sugars 0g; Includes 0g Added Sugars (0% DV); Protein 27g; Vitamin D 0% DV; Calcium 2% DV; Iron 6% DV; Potassium 8% DV; Niacin 110% DV; Vitamin B6 60% DV; Selenium 50% DV.
Recipe by Guiding Stars at https://guidingstars.com/recipes/blackened-chicken-for-two/
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