Blackened Chicken Breasts

This recipe is amazing served over linguine and Alfredo or (if you’re watching your carbs) served with steamed vegetables.  The marinade and aroma when these are cooking will truly make your mouth water!

Here’s what you need for the marinade:
1 Tbsp white pepper
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 Tbsp cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp thyme
1 Tbsp tarragon
1 Tbsp nutmeg
1 Tbsp oregano
2-3 cups of olive oil
1/2 c worcestershire
3-4 bay leaves

Mix ingredients well and marinate up to 15 breasts (about 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts) for 2 to 24 hours. Heat a cast iron skillet until very hot and very dry. Brown breasts for 2-5 minutes (depending on thickness) on each side. Remove and place in a baking pan. Put in a 400 degree oven for approximately 10 minutes.

Another thing that I LOVE about this recipe is that it can be browned the day before and heated in the oven the next day. If you do choose to do this, I would suggest baking in oven for at least 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.