Italian Spice Rubbed Grilled Chicken Food

SPICE-RUBBED GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium high heat. Lightly brush grill with oil.
• In a small bowl, stir together paprika, chili powder, cumin, thyme, salt, garlic powder and pepper.
• Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl, sprinkle the spice mixture over the chicken and toss to coat.
• Grill the chicken until it is just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar and honey. Brush mixture over grilled chicken. Serve.

ITALIAN SPICE RUBBED GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the oregano, garlic powder, salt, thyme and pepper and rub it all over the chicken breasts, coating them completely on both sides.
• Let the rub sit on the chicken for 5 - 10 minutes before cooking.
• Cook the chicken according to my Guide For Awesome Grilled Chicken.
• Transfer the chicken breasts to a cutting board to rest for at least 5 minutes and then cut them into strips.
• Serve on with your favourite pasta, green salad, Caesar salad, or on a sandwich, you get the idea!

ONE RECIPE, TWO MEALS: SPICE-RUBBED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the dried Italian seasoning with 1/2 teaspoon of the garlic powder. Add a pinch of salt. Rub the seasoning mixture all over half of the cubed chicken. This batch will be for yo' kids.
• In another small bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; add the cumin, smoked paprika and a pinch of cayenne and salt. Rub this seasoning mixture all over the other half of the cubed chicken. This batch will be for you.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the kids' chicken to the pan and saute until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the remaining, spicier chicken. Saute until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prep a simple green salad for the adult eaters, and boil a few ears of corn in a large pot of salted water. Melt some butter and roll the corn in it. This is a healthy, positive thing in life.
• Give some corn to your littles along with their seasoned chicken. And give yourself some corn (with some salad and the spicier chicken), only toss a little bit of hot sauce on the corn! This is also a healthy and positive thing in life. Serve, eat and be happy.

SPICE-RUBBED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the first eight ingredients. Sprinkle over both sides of chicken., On a lightly greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 6-8 minutes on each side.

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.

SIMPLE ITALIAN GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Coat grill pan with no-stick cooking spray. Heat over medium heat.
• Combine olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and pepper, in a medium microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute. Stir. Dip chIcken in olive oil mixture to coat evenly.
• FOR INSIDE COOKING: Place on hot grill pan. Cook 6-8 minutes per side until juices run clear and thermometer reads 165 degrees. Allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.
• FOR OUTDOOR GRILL: Coat unheated grill grate with no-stick cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken 6-8 minutes per side until juices run clear and thermometer reads 165 degrees F. Allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.