Easy Lemon and Herb Blackened Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, paprika, thyme, black pepper, and salt.
3. Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Brush the chicken breasts with the olive oil mixture on both sides.
5. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
6. Serve with your favorite side dish.

Interesting Facts

• Blackened chicken was first created in Louisiana in the 1980s.
• This recipe is a quick and easy version of the original blackened chicken.
• The herbs and spices used in this recipe give the chicken a zesty flavor.