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.

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).

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 SPICE RUB

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
• Rub all over chicken.
• Refrigerate chicken for at least one hour or preferably overnight.
• Grill or bake as usual.
• Enough spice for one large chicken, 4 large chicken breasts on the bone or 2 cornish hens.