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Erickson Blackened Chicken

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Erickson Blackened Chicken
Prep
15 min
Yield
4 servings

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Ingredients

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Directions

  1. 1. Mix seasonings and coat chicken evenly.
  2. 2. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat with oil.
  3. 3. Cook chicken until a dark crust forms and the center reaches 165°F, turning once.
  4. 4. Rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Equipment

Standard home kitchen equipment appropriate to the method

Instant-read thermometer when cooking meat, poultry, or seafood

Food safety & storage

Keep raw poultry refrigerated and separate from ready-to-eat foods. Cook chicken to 165°F and refrigerate leftovers promptly.

Store leftovers in a clean glass container in the refrigerator.

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