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Cajun Blackened Chicken
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Take your family to the deep south with this lip-smacking classic. Make more of the spice blend than you need and keep in an airtight jar to sprinkle on chicken wings, drumsticks or even a roast chicken.

PREP IN
10 MIN
COOK IN
15 MIN
SERVE
4
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Cajun Blackened Chicken
Chef
Easy
StarStarStarStarStar
SHARE &COMMENT
PREP IN
10 MIN
COOK IN
15 MIN
SERVE
4

Introduction

Take your family to the deep south with this lip-smacking classic. Make more of the spice blend than you need and keep in an airtight jar to sprinkle on chicken wings, drumsticks or even a roast chicken.

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • salt & pepper
  • 1 tbsp sunflower oil
  • TO SERVE:
  • Green salad

Method

  • 1. Cut slashes across each chicken breast, on the diagonal. Mix the spices with salt and pepper and put onto a plate.
  • 2. Brush the chicken with oil and place into the spice mix, covering completely with spices. Heat a barbeque, griddle pan or grill on a medium heat. Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
  • 3. Serve with a green salad.

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