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Cooking Level: Beginning

Reviewed: Apr. 10, 2013

This was delicious and spicy! I took another review's hint and added olive oil to the spices in a large zip bag and marinated the chicken in it for about an hour or so before I grilled it. We're all still talking about it and can't wait to have it again this weekend. I served them with a Rice-a-Roni herb & butter rice and Maple Dill Carrots from this site. The carrots' sweetness countered the spicy chicken perfectly! Thanks for this great recipe that is going to be made a lot in the future in this house!

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whirled.peas

Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2013

The recipe, as described, is overpoweringly spicy. You can't taste anything else, and I honestly think you could have just rubbed the chicken with straight cayenne and gotten the same results. I enjoy spicy food, but there's a difference between flavorful spice and just burn for the sake of burn. This is the latter.

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intrigue1238

Reviewed: Feb. 19, 2013

FANTASTIC!! This blend of spices reminds me of the Jamaican/African Piri Piri spice blends. I made a small batch of this recipe by using a teaspoon instead of a tablespoon for each ingredient. I didn't want to waste spices in case this wasn't a good mix. It produced enough seasoning to cover 1-1/2 pounds of chicken breast strips. I put the seasoning in a plastic bag and added the chicken strips, shook them in the spices until coated then put them on the hot grill. I grilled the chicken strips in the oven, using my cast iron grill, at a preheated 450-degrees for 15 minutes, turned the strips over at 7 minutes. Here goes my review and I must admit that I eliminated the black pepper as I feared it would make it too hot. All other spices were used as directed. It's lovely. I imagine this would also be fantastic when sprinkled onto a salad, or sprinkled in a tortilla wrap. Oh yes. We will have this rub on our chicken many more times.

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CDabis

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Hannibal, Missouri, USA

Living In: Grass Valley, California, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 14, 2013

I coated the chicken in a combo of 2 t. Olive Oil and 2 t. Butter then added the rub. Might need a little more salt.

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Mrs. Linda Koster

Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2013

I made 1 spice change and it turned out to be the best chicken I've ever made! I substituted chili powder (equal amount) for the cayenne and black pepper. And because I didn't feel like grilling I put just a bit of vegetable oil in a skillet and cooked the breasts for 6 - 7 minutes each side over medium high heat. This will become a monthly recipe for me. So very happy I came across it.

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DEB35802

Reviewed: Jan. 27, 2013

This rub recipe is Emeril's Essence (less the oregano in his). I like the hint of oregano. Makes great chicken or pork.

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Lorrie

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: West Monroe, Louisiana, USA

Living In: Houston, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2013

Just tried this for the first time tonight. Made the rub exactly as is. Coated the chicken with it and cooked it on our Pampered Chef grill pan that I sprayed lightly with olive oil. It was perfect-juicy and tender! The flavor is similar to the Cajun wing flavor at WingStop. Spicy and delicious!

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Bridget Moore

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Irving, Texas, USA

Living In: Waddell, Arizona, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 15, 2013

Nice recipe but it comes out better if you inject the seasoning along with rubbing some on the outside. Gives it a lovely taste throughout the chicken. You could either inject it with olive oil along with the seasoning or butter.

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wan928

Reviewed: Nov. 20, 2012

This recipe is tasty and spicy! I use most of the ingredients included such as: cayenne, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. I make into a marinade instead of a rub. I add olive oil, and white cooking wine, and a little splash of lemon juice. I cook it on the Foreman Grill, and serve with rice and veggies. The hubby loves it!

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