Blackened Hot Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 chicken breasts (skinless and boneless)
6 tablespoons butter (optional) or 6 tablespoons margarine (optional)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Preparation

Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally,making two pieces about the same size.If using,melt the butter/margarine.
Combine the remaining ingredients.Brush the chicken withe butter on both sides,then sprinkle evenly with the spice mixture.
Heat a large heavy based frying pan,then drizzle a little melted butter on each chicken piece (about 1 tsp).Place in the pan,and cook for 2-3 mins,until the underside begins to blacken.Turn and cook for a further 2-3 mins,or until cooked through.Serve hot.