Best Spicy Chicken Rub Recipes

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).

GRILLED BEER-CAN CHICKEN WITH SPICY CHILI RUB

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect cooking as directed by manufacturer (see Cook's Note). Remove and discard neck and giblets from chicken cavity. Rinse chicken with cold water; pat dry with paper towels.
• In small bowl, combine all remaining ingredients except beer; mix well. Rub mixture on inside and over outside of chicken, using all of mixture.
• Open beer can; with can opener, make several other openings in top. Measure out 2/3 cup beer; discard or reserve for another use. Spray outside of half-full can of beer with nonstick cooking spray; place in ungreased shallow roasting pan. Carefully place chicken cavity over can, pushing until chicken balances in pan.
• When grill is heated, using tongs and pancake turner, remove chicken and can from pan; place on grill directly over drip pan, making sure chicken is balanced. Cover grill; cook 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until chicken juices run clear and thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh registers 180°F.
• With thick hot pads and tongs, carefully remove chicken and can from grill; place in clean baking pan or on serving platter. Twist can to remove from chicken; discard can. Let chicken stand 5 minutes before carving.

GRILLED BEER-CAN CHICKEN WITH SPICY CHILI RUB

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect cooking as directed by manufacturer (see Cook's Note). Remove and discard neck and giblets from chicken cavity. Rinse chicken with cold water; pat dry with paper towels.
• In small bowl, combine all remaining ingredients except beer; mix well. Rub mixture on inside and over outside of chicken, using all of mixture.
• Open beer can; with can opener, make several other openings in top. Measure out 2/3 cup beer; discard or reserve for another use. Spray outside of half-full can of beer with nonstick cooking spray; place in ungreased shallow roasting pan. Carefully place chicken cavity over can, pushing until chicken balances in pan.
• When grill is heated, using tongs and pancake turner, remove chicken and can from pan; place on grill directly over drip pan, making sure chicken is balanced. Cover grill; cook 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until chicken juices run clear and thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh registers 180°F.
• With thick hot pads and tongs, carefully remove chicken and can from grill; place in clean baking pan or on serving platter. Twist can to remove from chicken; discard can. Let chicken stand 5 minutes before carving.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SPICY RUB

Steps:

• Combine first 9 ingredients in small bowl; whisk spice rub to blend well.
• Transfer 1 tablespoon spice rub to medium bowl; add butter and mix well.
• Early in day, sprinkle spicy rub over both sides of chicken pieces. Marinate in the in teh refrigerator for several hours.
• Prepare barbecue.
• Reserve 4 tablespoons seasoned butter. Spread remaining seasoned butter on 1 side of baguette slices. Place bread slices on platter and cover.
• Place chicken on grill, skin-side up. Grill 20 minutes. Turn chicken over. Grill until skin is deep golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. Turn chicken again and grill, skin-side up, until thoroughly cooked and no red remains.
• Transfer chicken to platter. Brush chicken with reserved 4 tablespoons seasoned butter.
• Grill bread until just golden, about 2 minutes per side. Arrange toasts around chicken and serve.

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:

• 1. Pat chicken pieces dry.
• 2. Combine ingredients for rub.
• 3. Smear rub over both sides of chicken.
• 4. The more you use, the spicier it will be.
• 5. Brush grill with 2 tablespoons oil.
• 6. Place chicken on grill, skin side down.
• 7. Cook over medium heat, about 10 to 12 minutes per side, until chicken is just cooked through.
• 8. If heat is too high, coating will burn; if too low, cooking time will be a little longer.