Louisiana Style Blackened Chicken

• large skinless chicken pieces, about 200 g each8
• vegetable oil↗4 tablespoons
• salad leaves (to garnish)↗
• BLACKENING SPICES
• salt↗2 teaspoons
• oregano↗2 teaspoons
• dried thyme↗2 teaspoons
• black pepper↗1 teaspoon
• white pepper1 teaspoon
• onion powder↗1 teaspoon
• garlic powder↗1 teaspoon
• paprika↗1 teaspoon
• cayenne pepper↗1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200C/400 degrees F.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix together all the blackening spices.

3. 3

   Toss the chicken in the spices, making sure that each fillet is evenly coated.

4. 4

   Heat a large heavy based frying pan over high heat until very hot.

5. 5

   Add the oil and fry chicken fillets on each side.

6. 6

   You want the chicken to fry quite fast so that you sear and roast the spices very well.

7. 7

   Don't be tempted to add too many pieces to the pan at once or you will not get the desired effect.

8. 8

   When the fillet is well seared, place on a roasting tray and bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Serve the chicken on a platter garnished with a few salad leaves.