Spicy Blackened Chicken
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 or three garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
Combine the first 9 ingredients and pour into a large ziplock bag. Place the chicken in the bag and marinate, refrigerated, for 2 or 3 hours. Remove chicken and discard the marinade. Grill chicken on very hot grill for 12 to 14 minutes or until done.
Recipe modified from Spicy Blackened Catfish recipe in Gourmet, July 1993
Glen's Place
