Ingredients:
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce-- (up to 3) |
4 tablespoons lime juice |
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped |
1/4 cup fresh chives, snipped |
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper -- (up to 1) |
1 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground |
2 teaspoons sugar |
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground |
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, ground |
1 teaspoon allspice, ground |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2 teaspoons dried thyme |
1 tablespoon onion powder |
1 tablespoon dried minced onion |
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Preparation / Directions:
1. In a blender or food processor, combine the dried onion, onion powder, thyme, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, sugar, black pepper, cayenne, chives, chopped onion, lime juice and pepper sauce. Blend to a thick paste. (If using skinless chicken, add 1 tbs of vegetable oil to the paste.)
2. Rub the paste over the chicken, cover and refrigerate overnight. 3. Grill the chicken - do not remove the spice paste before grilling.
Note: Makes enough for 3 1/2 lb cut up chicken, or 4 large chicken breast halves, skin removed.
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