Spicy Chicken Rub Recipes

SPICY CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, thyme, cayenne pepper, and ground black pepper. Set aside about 3 tablespoons of this seasoning mixture for the chicken; store the remainder in an airtight container for later use (for seasoning fish, meats, or vegetables).
• Preheat grill for medium-high heat. Rub some of the reserved 3 tablespoons of seasoning onto both sides of the chicken breasts.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on the grill, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, until juices run clear.

BBQ SPICE RUB

Steps:

• Mix brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Store in an air-tight container or keep in the freezer in a sealable plastic bag.

SPICE-RUBBED SPATCHCOCKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Spatchcock the chicken by using poultry shears or kitchen scissors (or a sharp knife) to cut along one side of the backbone until the chicken opens. If you like you can cut along the other side of the backbone and remove it, or leave it attached to roast with the rest of the bird. Open up the bird and place it so it lies flat, breast side up. Press hard onto the center of the breast until you feel a pop, and the breast lies more or less flat.
• In a small bowl, mix together sugar, salt, chile powder, paprika, mustard powder, oregano, pepper, allspice and bay leaves. Smear the mixture all over the chicken. Lay chicken, skin side up, on a rimmed baking sheet (or plate) and refrigerate uncovered for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
• Heat oven to 425 degrees. If the chicken isn't on a rimmed baking sheet, transfer it to one. Roast chicken until the juices run clear when the thickest part of the thigh is pricked with a fork (an instant-read thermometer plunged into the thickest part of the breast will read 150), 40 to 50 minutes.
• Remove from oven, cover bird with foil and let rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with lime or lemon wedges on the side.

SPICE-RUBBED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the first eight ingredients. Sprinkle over both sides of chicken., On a lightly greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 6-8 minutes on each side.

SPICY CHICKEN RUB

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine all but onion and chicken. Set aside.
• Remove and discard giblets from chicken.
• Rinse chicken cavity and pat dry with paper towel.
• Rub each chicken inside and out with reserved spice mixture.
• Place one onion in the cavity of each chicken.
• Place chicken in a resealable bag or double wrap in with plastic wrap.
• Refrigerate overnight or at least 4-6 hours.
• Preheat oven to 250°F Place chicken in a roasting pan. Bake uncovered for 5 hours, to a minimum internal temperature of 180°F Let the chickens stand for 10 minutes before carving.

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH SPICY RUB

Steps:

• Pat chicken pieces dry.
• Combine ingredients for rub.
• Smear rub over both sides of chicken; the more you use, the spicer it will be.
• Heat barbecue.
• Place chicken on grill, skin side down.
• Cook over medium heat, about 10 to 12 minutes per side, until chicken is justed cooked through. (If heat is too high, coating will burn; if too low, cooking time will be a little longer).

CHICKEN SPICE RUB

Steps:

• Toast fennel in a dry small heavy skillet over medium heat, shaking skillet frequently, until fragrant and a shade darker, about 2 minutes. Cool, then finely grind with remaining ingredients in grinder.