Blackened Chicken

By Jaxson

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 4 teaspoons sugar, divided
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 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

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine paprika, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, thyme, lemon-pep-per, cayenne and 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pepper; sprinkle over both sides of chicken. Set aside. In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, water, vine-gar 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