===== Blackened Chicken =====

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==== Ingredients: ====

Don't worry too much about the measurement. Just cover both sides with spices per your like.

  - 6 chicken breasts
  - 1 cup butter (or olive oil, vegetable oil)
  - 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  - 1 teaspoon salt
  - 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  - 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  - 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (hot)
  - 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (hot)
  - 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  - 1/2 teaspoon oregano

==== Directions: ====

  - Coat both sides of thawed chicken with butter. Reserve.
  - Combine all seasonings in a shallow bowl.
  - Coat both sides of chicken.
  - Heat a heavy duty skillet until very hot, about 10 minutes.
  - Add butter to grease the bottom.
  - <color red>Sauté chicken over high heat for 5-7 minutes on each side.</color>

==== Tips: ====

  * Do not under cook chicken. Adjust time based on the thickness of chicken. You may optionally cover the skillet during cooking.
  * The same recipe can be used for blackened fish. Fish takes less time to cook.
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