This dish features tender chicken breasts transformed by a complex, aromatic rub that balances sweet brown sugar with the heat of cayenne and the earthiness of cumin. The addition of Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar helps the spices adhere and creates a flavorful crust when grilled. It’s a perfect weeknight dinner that delivers bold, restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort. The slight char from the grill enhances the savory notes, making it an excellent choice for summer barbecues or a hearty indoor meal. Serve with simple sides to let the spicy, smoky chicken shine.
Chicken Breasts With Spicy Rub
Description
This dish features tender chicken breasts transformed by a complex, aromatic rub that balances sweet brown sugar with the heat of cayenne and the earthiness of cumin. The addition of Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar helps the spices adhere and creates a flavorful crust when grilled. It&# 226;ÂÂs a perfect weeknight dinner that delivers bold, restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort. The slight char from the grill enhances the savory notes, making it an excellent choice for summer barbecues or a hearty indoor meal. Serve with simple sides to let the spicy, smoky chicken shine.Ingredients
Directions
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In a small bowl, combine ground cumin, paprika, brown sugar, black pepper, curry powder, cayenne, salt, five spice powder, and minced garlic to create the rub.
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Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to ensure the rub adheres properly.
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Brush both sides of the chicken breasts with Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar.
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Generously coat both sides of the chicken with the spice rub, pressing it into the meat.
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Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly brush the grates with vegetable oil.
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Place the chicken breasts on the grill, starting with the skin side down if applicable.
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Grill for 10 to 12 minutes per side, adjusting heat as needed to prevent burning while ensuring the chicken cooks through.
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Remove chicken from the grill when internal temperature reaches 165ðF and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 392.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 13.1g21%
- Saturated Fat 2.4g12%
- Cholesterol 85.0mg29%
- Sodium 5000.5mg209%
- Total Carbohydrate 35.5g12%
- Dietary Fiber 5.9g24%
- Sugars 10.2g
- Protein 37.4g75%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
american, black, breasts, brown, cayenne, chicken, cloves, cumin, curry, dijon, five, garlic, grilling, ground, main, minced, mustard, oil, paprika, pepper
