Cajun Rubbed Chicken Food

CAJUN SPICE MIX AND RUB

Steps:

• Stir all ingredients together and store in an airtight container.

CAJUN-RUBBED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine all but the chicken in a small bowl. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the chicken thighs. Grill over medium heat, skin side down, for about 10 minutes. Flip the chicken and grill for another 5-10 minutes.

CAYENNE-RUBBED CHICKEN WITH AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and cayenne; rub all over chicken.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add chicken, and cook until browned on the outside and opaque throughout, 8 to 10 minutes per side.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine onion and lime juice; set aside. Just before serving, fold avocado chunks into onion mixture; season with salt and pepper. Serve chicken topped with salsa.

CAJUN SPICY RUB

Steps:

• Pound all the ingredients together until you have a powdery consistency and rub all over your chosen meat.;

GRILLED BLACKENED CAJUN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Brine the chicken: Combine 4 cups water, 2/3 cup salt, and the brown sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and whisk until the salt and sugar are completely dissolved. Turn off the heat and transfer to a bowl or pot large enough to submerge the chicken. Stir in 6 cups of ice water and let cool completely. Submerge the chicken in the cooled brine, cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or up to overnight.
• Take the chicken out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking. Remove from the brine and pat dry completely.
• Prepare a grill for medium-high indirect heat: For gas grills (with 3 or more burners), turn all the burners to medium-high heat; after about 15 minutes turn off one of the middle burners. For charcoal grills, bank one chimney starter-full of lit and ashed-over charcoal briquettes to one side of the grill. Set up a drip pan on the other side to avoid flare-ups. (Be sure to consult the grill manufacturer's guide for best results.)
• Whisk together the paprika, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, cayenne, garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Brush the chicken all over with the melted butter, and then pat on all of the dry rub mixture.
• Grill the chicken: Place the chicken breast-side up on the indirect side of the grill, with the legs facing the hotter side of the grill. Cover and cook until an instant-read thermometer reads at least 165 degrees F in the thickest part of the thigh (avoiding the bone), 50 to 60 minutes. The chicken will be quite dark and blackened in spots.
• Remove from the grill and let rest on a cutting board for at least 20 minutes before carving.

CAJUN RUBBED LAMB, PORK, CHICKEN OR BEEF

Steps:

• Measure the first 6 ingredients into a jar, screw on the lid and shake everything together really well.
• Toss 4 lean lamb leg steaks in the lemon juice and set aside in a non-metallic dish for 3-4 minutes.
• Sprinkle each side of the steaks with 1 tsp of the spice mix, rub it into the meat and marinate for 2-4 hours.
• If you're pushed for time and can't leave it this long the spice mix will still work but will be a little fiercer.
• To cook, smear the meat with 2 tbsp olive oil and barbecue for 3-4 minutes on each side.

CAJUN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Dry chicken with kitchen paper, then cut diagonal slashes over the smooth side. Mix spices with seasoning, then tip onto a plate.
• Brush the chicken on both sides with the oil, then coat all over with the spice mix. Heat a barbecue, griddle pan or grill, then cook the chicken for 5-6 mins on each side until cooked through. Serve each portion with a dollop of guacamole.

CAJUN DRY RUB

Steps:

• Mix and store in airtight container.
• To use: put desired meat into a freezer bag. Add generous amount (like 1-2 tablespoons per chicken breast). Rub into meat well. You can then freeze and take out when desired.