Blackened Hot Chicken

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 chicken breasts (skinless and boneless)
• 6 tablespoons butter (optional) or 6 tablespoons margarine (optional)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Recipe

• 1 slice each chicken breast in half horizontally,making two pieces about the same size.if using,melt the butter/margarine.
• 2 combine the remaining ingredients.brush the chicken withe butter on both sides,then sprinkle evenly with the spice mixture.
• 3 heat a large heavy based frying pan,then drizzle a little melted butter on each chicken piece (about 1 tsp).place in the pan,and cook for 2-3 mins,until the underside begins to blacken.turn and cook for a further 2-3 mins,or until cooked through.serve hot.