Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Chicken Seasoning Rub Recipe Ideas

By Anthony Campbell


Chicken is a very versatile meat, you can do so much with it. It can be prepared in a number of ways, from the basic, to the fancy. It can be prepared to be mild, spicy, or somewhere in between. It can be a bit bland, or full of flavor, the choice is yours to make. One of the easiest ways to impart flavor is with an easy chicken seasoning rub. These rubs can purchased already made in the market, or you can put them together yourself at home. Most are created with items that you probably already have on hand in your pantry. The packets are easy to use, everything is inside you just open them and rub them on your poultry.

When you decide to use these spices, it's important to do so in advance, they need time to work their way into the meat. Don't worry though, it doesn't take long, it can be less than 20 minutes, or as much as two hours. It's up to you and your time constraints. Just make sure that if there is skin on the poultry, that you get it under it so you get the most flavor.

Rubs can be made up at home and used as well. This is actually a good idea since you are in control of what goes into it. Some of the pre-made ones may have flavors that you don't like, or they may have far more salt than you want.

We know that many people like some spice to their chicken and this rub is perfect for you. This rub uses cayenne pepper, paprika, onion and garlic, the powdered type since this is a dry rub, and chili powder. You'll love the spice, use more for extra spice and less if you just want a smaller amount.

Some like a sweeter rub on their meat and for those leave the cayenne out and add some brown sugar. You can also leave the cayenne pepper in, along with the brown sugar. This will leave you with something that is a little bit spicy and a little bit sweet.

Another yummy option that is somewhere in the middle between spicy and sweet is, to combine garlic power, powered onion, cumin, brown sugar, paprika, opt for smoked paprika, or the Spanish variety. Also add black pepper, ginger, and dry mustard. Mix everything up well, and use it.

These can all be made up ahead of time and stored in an airtight container. Keep them in the cabinet and take them out whenever you're in the mood for some super flavorful chicken. Keep in mind that they longer you let these stay on the poultry before cooking, the more intense the flavor will be. You can even score the meat, for added flavor.

While each of the above are great with poultry, they can also be used on other meats such as, roasts, steaks, and ribs. They impart a unique taste to every day cuts of meat. They liven up a meal. It's fun to experiment with different flavor profiles to find the ones that you like best. Get the family involved in helping to come up with different tastes. It's fun, and a great introduction to cooking for children.




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