Blackened Chicken

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup raw chicken
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for spice)
• Salt (1/4 tsp)
• Black pepper (1/8 tsp)

Instructions

1. 1Rub the chicken with oil, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper.
2. 2Heat a skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
3. 3Add the seasoned chicken to the dry skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until a dark crust forms and the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
4. 4Serve immediately.