Best Caribbean Spice Rub Recipes

CARIBBEAN-STYLE CHICKEN WITH BROWN SUGAR-PEANUT SPICE RUB

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium, and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• To make the spice rub, combine the peanuts, brown sugar, salt, cayenne, ground bay leaf, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a bowl. With a small, sharp knife, score each thigh and drumstick twice on each side, 1/2-inch deep. Place the chicken in a large bowl. Add the spice rub and toss to coat evenly.
• Grill until marked, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a roasting pan or baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Roast in the oven until browned and cooked through, and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork, about 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to a plate. Cover to keep warm.
• Place the tortilla on the hot grill and cook for 10 seconds on each side to mark. Remove and tear or cut into small pieces. (Alternately, fry the tortilla until crisp in 360 degree F. oil.)
• Drain 1/4 cup of the pan juices into a small saucepan. Add the chicken stock, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and tortilla pieces. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender, add the peanut butter, and process on high speed until smooth.
• Divide the chicken and sauce among 4 plates and serve immediately.

CARIBBEAN SPICE RUB

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
• Rub on meat prior to grilling.

CARIBBEAN CHILE SPICE RUB

Steps:

• Combine everything in a spice (coffee) grinder, pulse until it's as finely ground as you want it.
• Let sit at least an hour before using.
• Store in a tightly closed jar in a cool place.

CARIBBEAN STYLE CHICKEN WITH A PEANUT BROWN SUGAR SPICE RUB

Steps:

• To make the spice rub, combine the peanuts, brown sugar, salt, cayenne, ground bay leaf, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and chilies in a bowl.
• With a small, sharp knife, score each thigh twice on each side, ½-inch deep.
• Place the chicken in a large bowl.
• Add the spice rub and toss to coat evenly.
• Prepare the barbecue for indirect grilling.
• Preheat the barbecue to 250ºF/ºC.
• Place a drip pan over heat source and pour in the beer.
• Place the chicken thighs on the side of the BBQ without direct heat.
• Grill the chicken thighs over indirect heat for 40 to 50 minutes or until juices run clear and skin is crispy.
• Remove from the grill, plate and serve.