Saturday, July 28, 2018

All About Chicken Seasoning Rub

By Anthony Campbell


If you like chicken and want to impart great flavor to it, there are a few ways to do so. A chicken seasoning rub is one way to make it extra flavorful. A rub is different from a marinade, in that it is dry and it is rubbed onto the meat. Different flavor combinations give the poultry a totally different taste. It's a good idea to play around with different seasonings to find the flavor that you enjoy. Packets that are already put together can also be found at most grocery stores. Simply open the packet and massage it into the poultry.

Whether you are using home made or store made, the seasonings should be applied in advance. You want to give them between 20 minutes and a couple of hours to really get the flavor into the poultry. Massage it in well, get it under the skin if there is in for best results.

These are so easy to create at home, that many cooks choose to do so. They are economical and creating them yourself means that you control the ingredients. If you are limiting salt intake, this is a good idea since many pre-packaged ones contain a high amount of salt. Your own creations will also have more of the flavors that you love, you can leave out flavors that you don't like.

Those who like some kick, will love this spicy option. Use the suggested flavor combinations, or come up with your own. Cayenne pepper, and chili powder add a nice spicy flavor when combined with black pepper, onion and garlic powder and paprika. For less spice leave the cayenne out.

Those who would like a sweeter taste, can add some brown sugar to the mix, and take out the cayenne pepper. If you like it a little sweet and a little spicy, leave the cayenne in. You can't go wrong with these recipes, they are all about what you like.

Now, if you're someone who doesn't really like spice, and doesn't really like sweet, but would rather have something in the middle, there is definitely something for you. Smoked paprika and dry mustard help give this rub something that's perfect for the person who is somewhere in the middle. Add these two ingredients along with cumin, powdered garlic and onion, brown sugar, ginger and black pepper.

These can all be made up ahead of time and stored in an airtight container. Keep them in the cabinet and take them out whenever you're in the mood for some super flavorful chicken. Keep in mind that they longer you let these stay on the poultry before cooking, the more intense the flavor will be. You can even score the meat, for added flavor.

While each of the above are great with poultry, they can also be used on other meats such as, roasts, steaks, and ribs. They impart a unique taste to every day cuts of meat. They liven up a meal. It's fun to experiment with different flavor profiles to find the ones that you like best. Get the family involved in helping to come up with different tastes. It's fun, and a great introduction to cooking for children.




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