Blackened Chicken Breasts
6 medium chicken breasts, boneless/skinless
6 Tbl butter or margarine
1 tsp garlic paste
4 Tbl finely grated onion
1 tsp cayenne
2 tsp sweet paprika
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp white pepper
1 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp thyme leaves
~Slice each chicken breast piece in half horizontally. Flatten them down slightly with the heel of your hand
~Melt the butter in a small saucepan together with garlic paste
~Combine remaining ingredients in a shallow bowl and stir well. Brush the chicken pieces on both sides with melted butter, sprinkle evenly with the seasoned mixture
~Heat a large frying pan over high eat until a drop of water sprinkled on the surface sizzles, 5-8 minutes
~Drizzle 1 tsp melted butter on each piece of chicken. Place in pan, cook until the underside begins to blacken. Turn over and and cook until other side blackens.
~Continue cooking and turning until chicken is cooked through. Serve hot