The weekend is finally here and we’re supposed to have perfect 80F weather! So that means, pulling out the old grill and getting it ready for months of use! *someone get me a virgin piña colada* 🍹
I love making my own rubs, they’re so versatile and you can experiment so much! I’d like to share with you one of my favorite rubs! It’s spicy, sweet, smoky and just tastes delicious!
You can use the grilled chicken in tacos, or on top of your favorite salad! I love adding avocado, cilantro, chopped onions and tomatoes with sour cream and cheese to these tacos with a squeeze of lime! AMAZZZINGGGGGG!!
Ingredients
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper *or less if you’re 🐣*
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and pounded thin (about 4 large breasts)
Preparation
1. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, red pepper, salt, pepper, cayenne and brown sugar. Stir in oil; mixture will be moistened but crumbly.
2. Generously rub chicken on all sides with chili mixture. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes to marinate (or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day).
3. Preheat gas grill to medium, or preheat broiler to high and set rack 6 to 8 inches from source of heat. Grill or broil chicken until firm, about 5 minutes per side. Let cool for 5 minutes, then cut into thin strips.
Looks so yummy! Can’t wait to try this with some macaroni pie 😀 😀 😀
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Oh yeah! That would be a good combo!
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Hello, there. Glad that you accepted my invitation and finally arrived here at FF. I am co-hosting the party today with Mila @ Milk and Bun. 😉 You have brought an amazing dish – thank you. Don’t be shy to mingle with other party goers; they’d love to meet new friends. Happy Fiesta Friday. 😉
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Thanks so much for the warm welcome! I hope I submitted the right way! Ha! I’m ready to mingle!
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Oooooh those pictures of the chicken are positively mouthwatering! I looooove chicken tacos and I’m definitely going to have to try this rub next time 🙂 Happy FF and thank you for sharing!
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Thanks so much!! This rub is one of my favorites! Its so spicy and yummy! Let me know how your tacos turn out! 😁😁
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I love the sound of the spices together and the chicken looks lovely and caramelized, just delish! 🙂
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Thanks so much! It has really great flavor! Its my fave rub so far! 😁 and did I mention spicy 😨😂
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Oh my godddd get in my belly!
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Coming right up!
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