Chicken Seasoning Rub Is Great For Indoor Cooking

By Gary Bailey


Although outdoor grilling is a popular pastime for many, not everyone loves the process. First, you have to determine whether the weather is appropriate. While some will fire up the grill in the rain, the experience is not quite the same. Then there is the preparation, which may include adding smoke chips for additional flavor. For those who do not have that kind of time on their hands, chicken seasoning rub can bring some of the same smoky taste to poultry.

This is another area that separates a quality grilling experience from one that may be rushed or have a step missing. The flavor of the food never lies. Some people feel that drowning their beef, chicken, or pork in a barbecue sauce is the remedy but there are some ways to get that outdoor taste.

The great thing about using a rub is that everything is there in terms of flavor. Most quality brands use the freshest ingredients that are vacuum sealed before being placed on grocery store shelves. Even better, many of these have a minimal amount of sugar, sodium, or cheap fillers. When fresh herbs and spices are used in a recipe, too much of anything else is just overkill.

Rubs tend to have a very intense taste so unless the meat is very dense, it is not necessary to leave it overnight. Many quality rubs have herbs and spices that are easy to see and smell upon opening. What most people like about these is that everything is premeasured, so failure is near impossible.

There are also other flavors like garlic herb, teriyaki, and spicy. While the majority of these are fairly mild, when going with a spicy or buffalo flavor, it may help to give it a taste before adding more spice. Unlike the premixed seasonings, these are not finely ground spices that sit on a supermarket shelf for months.

For those who like their meals a little lighter, many of the milder flavors can be used to season potatoes, seafood, and certain types of squash. This is a way of adding restaurant style cuisine without having to leave a tip. One thing worth noting is that most fish and vegetables are not as dense as meat or poultry, so adding a little rub right before cooking ensures even taste.

Chicken flavors are normally versatile, which means it can be used on the seafood or shellfish. For those not experienced in the kitchen, the best types of fish for rub seasonings are dense in texture. Cod, salmon, and swordfish are great examples and, unlike shellfish or those with a lot of bones, these are very easy to cook on the stovetop. Most fish filet and steak cuts can also be baked for a few minutes. However, instead of covering the fish in its entirety, covering one flat side should do the trick.

Using a rub is also a great alternative for those who are watching what they eat. The caloric count is minimal and most are fairly low in sodium and sugar. Most people who choose marinated foods over those that have been fried find losing excess weight much easier. This change can also stave off some chronic ailments like elevated cholesterol levels.




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