Razzle Dazzle The Main Dish

On Monday Becky shared with me a new way to grill chicken. She had experimented with some spices and found a combination of two in her cupboard that were fantastic on her dinner that night.

It got me to thinking, because I love to make things simple but I also like to liven up my meals. Like Becky, I’ve experimented with a few seasonings in my kitchen and found a winning recipe. (yes, I always win :))

I just thought I’d share both of them with you. Summer is grilling season,  so now is the time to “razzle-dazzle” your family with these two rubs.

Spices are a fantastic way to make your meal shine without adding any extra calories. In fact many spices and herbs have health benefits too.

Did you know paprika is an anti- inflammatory agent, while ginger can help prevent motion sickness? Garlic is one of the most helpful spices for the digestive tract. Adding these tasty spices to our foods can actually help keep from reaching from the pepto – who knew?

Got any great combos you would like to share? Put them in the comment section below and let us try your favorites too!

Becky’s Chicken Rub

• 2 1/2 teaspoons of McCormick Garlic Pepper
• 1 teaspoon of Seasoned salt

Mix both together and use as a rub on 4-5 chicken breasts an hour before grilling.

Ragin’ Cajun Dry Rub

• 2 Teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon thyme

Mix all of these and add to either fish, chicken, or pork. Can be used as a rub or marinade.

Hint: I use this on fish before making fish tacos – yummy. It is also fantastic on chicken. Pork ribs anyone?- need I say more?

Share your favorite dry rub or marinade with us. We’ve got plenty of grilling time left before the snow flies.

Make It Happen!

Coach Nancy