Blackened Cajun Chicken
Country Chicken Cookbook
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My son's a great cook who came up with this rub on his own. It's one of our very favorite ways to prepare chicken because it's nice and zesty.
SERVINGS: 4
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD: Grill (gas or charcoal)
TIME: Prep: 10 min. + marinating Grill: 30 min.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon each paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder and ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon each onion powder, ground cumin, dried thyme and pepper
- 1 teaspoon crushed bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt, optional
- 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 3-1/2 pounds), cut up and skin removed
Directions:
Combine all seasonings. Place chicken in a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish; rub with half of the seasoning mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Grill, covered, over medium heat for 15-23 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Yield: 4 servings. Editor's Note: Seasoning mix is enough for two chickens. It may be made ahead and stored in an airtight container until needed.