Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika (or use regular paprika)
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne powder (use more for a spicier blend)
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 chicken breasts (6 ounces each, skinless (or use chicken thighs))
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • Juice from ½ a lemon

Instruction

  • Mix all of the blackening spices together in a small bowl. Make sure it is blended evenly.
  • Brush one side of each chicken breast (or thigh) generously with melted butter.
  • Generously spoon on the blackening seasoning.
  • Heat a large cast iron skillet to high heat and add the chicken, buttery-seasoned side down.
  • Cook 3-5 minutes to blacken.
  • Brush or drizzle on the remaining butter, then generously add more seasoning.
  • Flip the chicken and cook another 2-3 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. It should measure 165 degrees F. internally when measured with a meat thermometer.
  • IF DESIRED: Just after you flip the chicken, add some sliced jalapeno peppers or serrano peppers to the pan for extra heat and for serving with the chicken.
  • Squeeze on lemon juice. Garnish with sliced peppers, fresh chopped parsley, spicy chili flakes and serve!