Blackened Chicken

Tonight we had Blackened Chicken. This is a summertime go to recipe from Quick Cooking (now Simple & Delicious). I make at least a double batch of the rub and keep it in a spice jar in the cupboard. I even printed out the ingredient list on a sticker on the side of the bottle so it's easy to mix up some more. The mayonnaise sauce is really tasty and goes well instead of sour cream on potatoes. I keep some on hand in the refrigerator. I usually only start with about 1/2 cup of the sauce for basting. We usually have some grilled potato wedges (quartered length-wise, oiled, seasoned with salt and pepper; grill, covered 9-12 minutes; turn twice).


Blackened Chicken

This spicy standout from Stephanie Kenney packs a one-two punch of flavor. The grilled chicken is basted with a peppery white sauce. "Plus there's plenty of extra sauce left over for dipping," writes the Falkville, Alabama reader.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon paprika
  
• 4 teaspoons sugar, divided
  
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  
• 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  
• 1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons pepper, divided
  
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  
• 1-1/3 cups mayonnaise
  
• 2 tablespoons water
  
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  
  DIRECTIONS
  
  In a small bowl, combine paprika, I teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, thyme, lemon-pepper, cayenne and 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pepper; sprinkle over both sides of chicken. Set aside. In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, water, vinegar and remaining sugar, salt and pepper; cover and chill 1 cup for serving. Save remaining sauce for basting. Grill chicken, covered, over indirect medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear, basting frequently with remaining sauce. Serve with reserved sauce. Yield: 4 servings.