Grilled Blackened Chicken Breast Recipe

If you've never tried anything blackened your in for a nice surprise... a delicious alternative in grilling!

 1 tablespoon paprika

 4 teaspoons sugar, divided

 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

 1 teaspoon garlic powder

 1 teaspoon dried thyme

 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

 1/2 teaspoon cumin

 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, divided

 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

 1 1/3 cups mayonnaise

 2 tablespoons water

 2 tablespoons cider vinegar

In a small bowl, combine paprika, cumin, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, thyme, lemon-pepper, cayenne and 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pepper; sprinkle over both sides of chicken. Set aside. In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, water, vinegar and remaining sugar, salt and pepper; cover. Chill 1 cup for serving. Save remaining sauce for basting.

Grill chicken, until browned and juices run clear. Baste with remaining sauce. Serve with reserved chilled sauce.