rub for chicken? need to break in my new offset firebox smoker/bbq...

[jeepster]

first of all, i feel kind of retarded asking for a chicken rub recipe on this site... but... ive never done any real bbq-ing...
 


 i just got done assembling my new bbq, its a brinkmann duel fuel, but i have the offset firebox for doing slow cooking/smoking but ive never used a bbq like this before...

i have a big pack of drumsticks in the fridge, and i would like to find a good rub that would work with slow cooking/smoking..

i figure this would be a good way to get started... pretty hard to screw up chicken...

if you guys had an offset firebox bbq/smoker, and a pack of chicken drumsticks... what would you do?

[RadSav]

I rarely desire anything more than E.V.O. and Johnny's on my grilled chicken.  However, when the wife starts complaining about how boring I am (quite often) I use this stuff on chicken thighs and legs.  http://www.grilling4all.com/sm8056.html 

On pork ribs that stuff is like crack - one taste and you'll need a regular fix for the rest of your life.

[sirfunkeybut]

or theres this stuff called kicken chicken by weber grill, its not a rub but it is awesome! 

[Alchase]

Johnny's and Garlic Gourmay Mesquite Garlic Rub

http://garlicgourmay.com/seasonings/large-seasonings/garlic-mesquite-rub-12-oz.html

While your there buy their Garlic stuffed olives, they are to die for 

[NRA4LIFE]

This is a pretty good all around rub recipe.

Rub:
1/2 cup raw sugar (Turbinado)
1/4 cup salt (I use plain)
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbs garlic powder
2 tbs granulated onion
2 tbs paprika
2 tbs chili powder
2 tbs black pepper
1 tbs cayenne pepper
1 tbs cumin
1 tsp nutmeg

[h20hunter]

I think you are over thinking this. To season the grill you need two things....meat and smoke....

Take your chicken, dump it in a brine safe pot....addd water, kosher salt, brown sugar, and some garlic. Soak those tasty bits of flightless bird for a couple hours to overnight.......throw them in the grill with med direct and inderect heat......add smoke....let it go nice slow....then enjoy.

You will have a nicely seasoned grill that is ready for some serious cooking.

[Blacklab]

Hey jeep I think you want your bbq to run solo for the first few hours to season and get rid of the chem smell  . After that brinening is always good for chicks enjoy

[rasbo]

Hey jeep I think you want your bbq to run solo for the first few hours to season and get rid of the chem smell  . After that brinening is always good for chicks enjoy

I agree a must,and brining chicken and turkey turns out the best for me

[AL WORRELLS KID]

I cannot stress the importance of arranging the Chicken Parts on the Grill so as to appeal to the awaiting Guests !

[Karl Blanchard]

This rub is phenomal on both chicken and pork.

[CP]

Works on chicken, pork, beef ...

[Limhangerslayer]

Go basic
Salt pepper garlic and smoked paprika.  When they are close to done baste with siracha/honey or siracha/sweet chili sauce.  Score below the ankle and slide down all the meat to the knee and cooked knee on the grill

[greenhead_killer]

I like the waterfowl blend from meat eater. Or the citrus/black pepper from treager. Both have worked out fantastic for us

[Dhoey07]

first of all, i feel kind of retarded asking for a chicken rub recipe on this site... but... ive never done any real bbq-ing...
 


 i just got done assembling my new bbq, its a brinkmann duel fuel, but i have the offset firebox for doing slow cooking/smoking but ive never used a bbq like this before...

i have a big pack of drumsticks in the fridge, and i would like to find a good rub that would work with slow cooking/smoking..

i figure this would be a good way to get started... pretty hard to screw up chicken...

if you guys had an offset firebox bbq/smoker, and a pack of chicken drumsticks... what would you do?

For a pack of drumsticks I would go simple, rub it down with some garlic salt and call it good.  No reason to get 15 spices out for drumsticks. 

[HighlandLofts]

This is an old thread.

I just bought a big pack of chicken legs.
I made a pot of chicken soup and cut the rest up in to small pieces.
I have them soaki g in Zesty Itailian Dressing in the fridge.
Tomorrow i will place the cubed meat on wood shewers and cook on the grill.

Graba slice of Itailian bread and have at it.