grilled blackened chicken

Easy and delicious, this blackened chicken is wonderful on a salad, in a sandwich, or just straight up for dinner. Done in under 30 minutes on the grill or in the oven.

Blackened Chicken Breasts

chicken breasts

paprika

cayenne pepper (adjust

cumin

thyme

garlic powder

onion powder

white pepper (use black pepper if you want)

salt

Clean and oil the grill. Preheat grill to a surface temperature of about 450° which is medium-high on most grills. You must get the surface temperature correct.

Trim breasts well. You can brine if you wish but then skip the salt in the rub. A simple brine of 2 cups water, 2 tablespoons table salt, and 2 tablespoons sugar for 20 to 60 minutes help keep them moist.

Mix rub 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon thyme, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon white pepper. You may adjust the cayenne to taste and use black pepper if you want.

Rub the dry mix on breast front and back. You only have 2 teaspoons so a light coat.

Grill over direct heat with the grill lid closed for 5 minutes then flip every 5 minutes until internal temp is 165°. About 25-30 minutes. Oven instructions in the recipe tips below.

Lightly tent for 5 minutes before serving.

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