HCG Approved Recipes: Blackened Chicken

Ingredients

Makes 2 servings

1/2 tsp. paprika1/8 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/8 tsp. ground white pepper
1/8 tsp. onion powder200 grams, boneless chicken breast halves

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).  Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat for 5 minutes until it is smoking hot.  Mix together the paprika, salt, cayenne, cumin, thyme, white pepper, and onion powder.  Coat the chicken breasts evenly with the spice mixture.  Place the chicken in the hot pan, and cook for 1 minute. Turn, and cook 1 minute on other side. Place the breasts on the baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes.