GRILLED DIXIE CHICKEN WITH CAYENNE SPICE RUB

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Grilled Dixie Chicken with Cayenne Spice Rub image

Provided by John Willingham

Categories     Chicken     Poultry     Spice     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon (packed) golden brown sugar
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning with garlic and onion
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 4-pound chickens, quartered, rinsed, patted dry
1 sourdough baguette, cut on diagonal into 3/4-inch-thick slices

Steps:

  • Combine first 9 ingredients in small bowl; whisk spice rub to blend well. Transfer 1 tablespoon spice rub to medium bowl; add butter and mix well. (Rub and seasoned butter can be made 2 days ahead. Cover separately. Chill butter. Bring butter to room temperature before using.)
  • Sprinkle spice rub over both sides of chicken pieces. Arrange chicken pieces on waxed-paper-lined baking sheets. Cover chicken with more waxed paper and let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Reserve 4 tablespoons seasoned butter. Spread remaining seasoned butter on 1 side of baguette slices. Place bread slices on platter and cover. Place chicken on grill, skin side up. Grill 20 minutes. Turn chicken over. Grill until skin is deep golden brown, about 15 minutes. Turn chicken again and grill, skin side up, until cooked through (no red shows when chicken is cut at thigh bone), about 5 minutes longer. Transfer chicken to platter. Brush chicken with reserved 4 tablespoons seasoned butter.
  • Grill bread until just golden, about 2 minutes per side. Arrange toasts around chicken and serve.

Judith Vizzcarra
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Thanks for sharing this recipe!


A Tree
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I can't wait to make this chicken again soon.


Lochie McClay
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This recipe is a keeper!


Zia Op
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I'm always looking for new chicken recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. It's easy to make, delicious, and a great way to change up your grilling routine.


Jeanette Simons
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This chicken is also great for leftovers. I like to use it in salads, sandwiches, and wraps.


Max Lab
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I served the chicken with a side of grilled vegetables and a dipping sauce made from sour cream and chives.


newsan Magar
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I grilled the chicken over indirect heat for about an hour. This method helped to keep the chicken moist and juicy.


ED Cruz
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I marinated the chicken for 24 hours before grilling it. The longer marinating time really helped to infuse the chicken with flavor.


Hakeem Jan
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I especially like the crispy skin on the chicken.


Ganeshwaran Ganesh
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I'm not a huge fan of cayenne pepper, so I used a milder chili powder instead. The chicken still had a nice flavor and it was cooked perfectly.


Jamila Deans
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cayenne spice rub gives the chicken a nice kick without being too hot.


Siyanda Nxumalo
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This chicken was a hit at our last cookout! The rub was flavorful and the chicken was juicy and tender.