Easy Blackened Chicken Breasts

Atkins Induction Friendly Recipe.



This recipe produces the juiciest chicken, with flavor all the way through to the bone. The resting time after baking is a very important step. If you skip it, the flavor will not go all the way through the meat. Trust me, it is worth the wait.

INGREDIENTS

Bone in Chicken Breasts

Cajun Spice Blend (CLICK HERE for my recipe)

Oil for cooking

Sprinkle chicken breasts liberally with cajun spice rub, on both sides.

Pat mixture in with your hands.

Preheat oven proof pan with oil, over medium high heat (a cast iron skillet is preferable).

 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Place chicken breasts skin side down in the hot pan and sear for several minutes, until the skin starts to look 'blackend.'

Turn and cook the other side the same way, about 3 minutes. 

Place the pan with the chicken in it, skin side up into the oven. Bake for 20 minutes.

Remove the pan from the oven and cover tightly with aluminum foil.

Allow the chicken to rest for 15 minutes.

Serve!

Green Beans steamed with bacon go nicely with this spicy chicken.

Enjoy!

Cajun Spice Rub

This is a spice rub that we use often. The batch fits nicely in a pint sized mason jar.

Ingredients

1/2 cup of coarse kosher salt
1/4 cup of chili powder
1/4 cup paprika
2 Tablespoons onion powder
2 Tablespoons dried minced garlic
1 Tablespoon ground cumin
1 heaping Tablespoon cayenne pepper
2 Tablespoons of each of the following; thyme, basil, oregano and ground coriander.
2/3 teaspoon white pepper
1 Tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground mustard


Directions

• Measure everything and pour it directly in tnto the jar.
• Screw the lid on tightly and give it a good shake
• You're done!

This makes a large batch so be sure and seal it up tightly in a jar until ready to use.

It makes a great spice for chicken, beef and even fish.

Enjoy!


Note: The entire batch of Cajun Spice Rub mix has an approximate net carb value of 44.9 carbs.