Step 1: Prep the spice mix & chicken
Spiced chicken
- chicken breasts2~350 g / 0.75 lb
- dried oregano2 parts
- garlic powder1 part
- cayenne pepper1/2 part
- cooking oila drizzle
- salta sprinkle
Add the oregano, garlic powder, and cayenne to a mortar & pestle (or spice grinder). Grind until the oregano has pulverized and the mixture is a uniform powder.
- You’ll need enough spice mix to cover all of the chicken generously.
Use a knife to butterfly or thin out each chicken breast to a uniform thickness. Sprinkle each side of the chicken with some salt. Then, evenly sprinkle the spice mixture all over the chicken until it is completely covered with a layer of seasoning.
- Full coverage is necessary to “blacken” the chicken during searing in the next step.