Best Cocoa Chili Rubbed Chicken Recipes

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COCOA RUB



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This spicy cocoa rub is excellent for chicken, steaks, thick chops, and spare ribs. You can also add it to chili and hearty, thick soups.

Provided by jcjeffers

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

ΒΌ cup sea salt
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
3 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Stir the salt, cocoa powder, white sugar, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper in a small bowl until combined. Store in an airtight container.
  • To use, rub 2 to 3 teaspoons of the spice mixture onto a serving of meat, and let stand at least 10 minutes before cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 26 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 1333.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

EASY CHEESY CHILI CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus a few whole leaves for garnish
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 pounds)
1/4 cup julienned green bell pepper
2 tablespoons diced red onion
1 medium plum tomato, cored and diced (about 1/4 cup)
4 ounces shredded Colby-Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Whisk together the oil, chopped cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt, garlic, pepper, and cayenne in a bowl; add the chicken and toss to coat.
  • Transfer chicken to a foil-lined baking sheet and arrange the green pepper, onion, and tomato over each. Roast until the largest piece is just cooked through, and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part reads 165 degrees F, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from oven and immediately top with the cheese and serve as the cheese melts. Transfer the chicken to a platter or among plates and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

COCOA CHILI RUB



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Wake up pork with this adventurous blend of cocoa and chili! Just the right amount of heat, the right amount of sweet, and a rich infusion of chocolate. Go on, you know you want to see what the fuss is all about.

Provided by Stoblogger

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 5m

Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 -2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, Saigon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a covered jar or ziploc bag and shake to evenly blend.
  • Rub on pork chops, pork tenderloin, or chicken legs or thighs. I find this a little too rich for beef but if you feel adventurous, go for it!
  • This recipe makes enough for two small whole pork tenderloins or 6-8 chops.
  • Rub meat with blended spices and allow at least two hours to marinate before grilling or broiling.

DOLLY PARTON'S COCOA RUB



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This rub is included as part of the Southwestern Grilled Chicken recipe in her cookbook, "Dolly's Dixie Fixin's."

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 5m

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup salt
3 tablespoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons black pepper
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa

Steps:

  • Mix together and use prior to grilling chicken and steaks.
  • Store the spice mixture in an airtight container; can be stored for up to 1 month.
  • Also is good stirred into chili and thick soups!

CHICKEN WITH COCOA RUB



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Couldn't resist posting this recipe from Smart Balance -- the rub sounds so interesting with these warm spices. If you prefer to use boneless, skinless breasts, you will need to adjust the cooking time as boneless breasts take less time to cook and they may dry out.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 lb skinless bone-in chicken breast (4 portions)
nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Place a heavy-bottom, ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Combine rub ingredients, brown sugar through olive oil, in a food processor until smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Spray chicken with cooking spray and place in skillet (with the side that has the skin removed facing down). Cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat and flip chicken and coat the browned side with cocoa mixture. Place skillet in oven and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 15-20 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 229.7, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.5, Protein 24.2

CHILI-RUBBED CHICKEN



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A simple rub that adds some heat to grilled chicken. From Barbecue Recipes. The recipe calls for 6 split broilers, but Zaar wouldn't take it that way, so I've changed it to 3 chickens, halved.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
3 whole chickens, each halved

Steps:

  • Mix salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, cayenne cumin, and coriander.
  • Rinse chicken; pat dry with paper towels, rub spice mixture on all sides of chicken pieces.
  • Let stand 1 to 2 hours.
  • Grill chicken over low to medium fire, turning often, 35 to 45 minutes, until chicken tests done.

CHILI RUBBED CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 whole chicken will feed 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 whole chicken, innards removed and washed
2 chipotles in adobo
1 cilantro sprig
2 cups Spanish extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1 white onion, chopped
1 jalapeno, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Wash and pat dry chicken and refrigerate. In a food processor, blend the chipotles, cilantro, olive oil, garlic, onion, jalapeno, salt, and pepper. Rub the chili mixture all over the chicken, inside and out. Season with salt and pepper, inside and out. Roast for about 35 to 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear. Allow the chicken to rest 15 minutes before cutting.

CHILI-RUBBED PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH FRESH TOMATO SALSA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 39m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons corn oil
4 bone-in chicken breast halves (about 10 ounces each), skin on
2 teaspoons chili powder
Kosher salt
Juice of 2 limes
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup chicken stock
2 Tablespoons butter
3 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped
1/2 to 1 jalapeno, stemmed and minced with seeds
1/2 medium red onion, grated
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 clove garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, leaves and stems, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and heat until shimmering. Season the chicken with chili powder and salt, to taste. Lay the chicken in the skillet skin side down and cook until brown, about 4 minutes. Turn the chicken, transfer the pan to the oven, and cook until firm, basting occasionally with the pan drippings, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • While the chicken cooks, make the fresh tomato salsa: Toss the tomatoes with the jalapeno, onion, and the 1/2 teaspoon salt. Smash the garlic clove, sprinkle with the remaining salt, and, with the flat side of a large knife, mash and smear the mixture to a coarse paste. Stir the paste into the salsa with the olive oil and 1/4 cup of cilantro.
  • When chicken is cooked through, transfer the pieces to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. In the meantime, add the lime juice to the pan. After 1 minute, add the honey along with the chicken stock to heat through. Remove pan from heat and stir in reserved 1/4 cup cilantro and butter.
  • To serve, divide the chicken among 4 plates, drizzle with pan sauce, and spoon some salsa over and around.

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