Chicken Breasts With Spicy Rub

This recipe transforms simple chicken breasts into a flavorful meal with a complex, aromatic dry rub. The blend of cumin, paprika, and curry powder provides earthy warmth, while brown sugar adds a subtle caramelized sweetness that balances the heat from cayenne and black pepper. A touch of five-spice powder adds an exotic undertone, making each bite interesting and satisfying. The chicken is brushed with Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar to help the spices adhere and create a delicious crust. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this dish is quick to prepare and delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete, healthy, and hearty meal that the whole family will enjoy.

Cooking Method: Grilling

Cuisine: American

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 270.7

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This recipe transforms simple chicken breasts into a flavorful meal with a complex, aromatic dry rub. The blend of cumin, paprika, and curry powder provides earthy warmth, while brown sugar adds a subtle caramelized sweetness that balances the heat from cayenne and black pepper. A touch of five-spice powder adds an exotic undertone, making each bite interesting and satisfying. The chicken is brushed with Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar to help the spices adhere and create a delicious crust. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this dish is quick to prepare and delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete, healthy, and hearty meal that the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients

4 whole Chicken breasts
2 teaspoons Vegetable oil
1 Rub-------------
2 tablespoons Ground cumin
2 tablespoons Paprika
2 tablespoons Brown sugar
1 tablespoons Black pepper
1 teaspoons Curry powder
1 teaspoons Cayenne
1 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Five spice powderr
1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
1 tablespoons Vegetable
2 whole Cloves garlic, minced

Directions

1
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to ensure the rub adheres well.
2
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.
3
Brush the chicken breasts lightly with Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar to act as a binder.
4
Generously coat both sides of the chicken breasts with the spice rub, pressing it into the meat.
5
Preheat your grill to medium heat and brush the grates with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
6
Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 10 to 12 minutes per side, adjusting heat as needed to avoid burning the sugar in the rub.
7
Remove chicken from the grill when it reaches an internal temperature of 165F (74C) and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 270.7kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.9g8%
Saturated Fat 1.2g6%
Cholesterol 85.0mg29%
Sodium 88.7mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 23.0g8%
Dietary Fiber 4.5g18%
Sugars 1.4g
Protein 35.8g72%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, grilled, spicy, rub, bbq, protein, dinner, cumin, paprika, easy, healthy, weeknight, smoky, american, breasts, seasoning, garlic, mustard, cayenne, quick

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