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Spiced Chicken Breasts


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

This recipe features seasoned chicken breasts cooked to perfection.


Ingredients

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  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (not too thick)

Instructions

  1. Remove the chicken from fridge 20-30 minutes prior to allow the meat to come to room temperature.
  2. Preheat your oven to 375 °F.
  3. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes until it is hot.
  4. Mix together the spices: paprika, salt, cayenne, cumin, thyme, white pepper, and onion powder.
  5. Spray the chicken breasts on both sides with spray butter then coat with spice mixture and place in the skillet.
  6. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the breast begins to turn white on the sides.
  7. Flip and cook on the other side for the same amount of time.
  8. Place the skillet into the oven and bake until using an instant read thermometer the temperature reaches 165°F. Remove.
  9. Allow the chicken to sit for 5-6 minutes until the juices can settle within the breast, this helps prevent dry meat and allows everything to settle and the meat to moisten again.
  10. Serve.

Notes

  • Adjust spices according to taste.
  • Make sure chicken is not too thick for even cooking.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg