Blackened Chicken with Cheesy Grits & Broccoli

recette

• Étape 1
  In a small bowl, combine the smoked paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, salt & pepper. Add the spice mixture to both sides of the chicken breast. Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan on medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken & sear undisturbed for 5-6 min.
• Étape 2
  Meanwhile, cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets. In a pot of salted, boiling water, add the broccoli & cook for 5 min.
• Étape 3
  Flip the chicken & sear for another 5-6 min on the second side. Drain the broccoli & set aside.
• Étape 4
  In the same pot the broccoli was cooked in, add the grits. Add the water amount listed on the package directions & cook according to package directions.
• Étape 5
  Remove the chicken from the pan & set aside. Once the grits are cooked, stir in the heavy cream & cheese. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
• Étape 6
  Slice the chicken & plate it alongside the cheesy grits & broccoli. Season everything with salt & pepper to taste. Serve & enjoy! :-)