Cajun Blackened Chicken

Cajun Blackened Chicken 

Prep time:  5 mins

Cook time:  20 mins

Total time:  25 mins

Ingredients :

1 teaspoon paprika

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

¼ teaspoon dried thyme

¼ teaspoon dried basil

½ teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

¼ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon garlic powder

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions :

1-In a small bowl, stir together the first 9 ingredients. Spray both sides of the chicken breasts with cooking spray. Then sprinkle the seasoning over both sides of each chicken breast.

2-In a large skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts. Cover and cook the chicken breasts for approximately seven to eight minutes on each side.

3-After the chicken has finished cooking, remove it from the heat and let it rest for about 5 to 10 minutes.