Our product picks are editor-tested, expert-approved. We may earn a commission through links on our site. 12 Spice Rubs That Make Chicken Mind-Blowingly Delicious Because there’s so much more to life than lemon pepper. Cooking a big batch of chicken breasts on Sunday is one of the easiest chicken bianco to prep protein for your entire week.
But eating the same thing day after day is boring as hell. Whip up several of these mixtures so you can roast Creole chicken, mocha chicken, Middle Eastern chicken, and barbecue chicken all at once. F, 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken. Store excess rub in an airtight container.
These rubs work equally well with bone-in, skin-on chicken, and on the grill. Mocha Brown Sugar Rub Coffee and Mexican chocolate lend a rich taste to this rub. Add a little ancho power and it’s like a mariachi band of flavor in your mouth. Eric Brennan, head chef of Post 390 in Boston, says the chocolate helps the seasoning stick to the chicken. Autumn Spice Rub Harness the deep, savory flavors of fall with this complex combo of spices, via Daven Wardynski, executive chef at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation. Check out this potent Louisiana-inspired rub from Dinosaur Bar-B-Que’s John Stage.