Thread: Spice Rubs for Chicken Breast

Six Chicken Spice Rubs

A quick and easy way to spice up your boneless, skinless chicken breast is to rub it with a spice rub before grilling. Each of these makes enough for 4 6-ounce breasts. There is no need to wait, just rub on and grill until cooked through.

Black Peppercorn

Combine:

• 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
• 1 tablesspoon fresh oregano leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 garlic clove

Process in a mini chopper or mini food processor to desired coarseness.

Juniper

Use a spice grinder to combine:

• 2 teaspoons juniper berries
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 bay leaf

Process until finely ground. Add the mixture to:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 minced fresh sage leaves
• 1 minced garlic clove

Malasian Curry

Combine:

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Madras curry powder
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Mexican Mole

In a small bowl, stir together:

• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder

Once the espresso powder is dissolved, stir in:

• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Moroccan

In a small bowl, combine:

• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Southwestern

In a small bowl, combine:

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon