Dry-Rubbed Memphis-Style Grilled Chicken

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Woman's Day magazine

Serves 8 people

Categories: Poultry- Chicken

Ingredients

  • 6 Tbsp. sweet paprika
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 2 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 2 tsp. dry mustard
  • 2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 2 tsp. celery seeds
  • kosher salt
  • 2 3 1/2 to 4 lb. whole chickens, each cut into 10 pieces
  • 1/4 cup white mustard
  • 2 Tbsp. yellow mustard
  • Serve with cornbread and baked beans

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the paprika brown sugar, pepper, dry mustard, garlic powder cumin celery seeds and 4 tsp. salt. Transfer 1/4 cup of the mixture to a second bowl and set aside.
  2. Rub the remaining spice mixture all over the chicken and let sit for 15 minutes.
  3. Heat grill to medium-low heat in a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar,, mustard and 1/2 tsp. salt.
  4. Place the chicken on the grill bone-side down and grill covered, turning occasionally,
  5. until cooked through, 30 to 40 minutes (removing the wings sooner).

  6. Brush the chicken with the vinegar mixture and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup spice mixture. Serve with cornbread and baked beans, if desired.

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