Name: Citrus-Cilantro Wet Spice Rub
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 tablespoon orange juice from 1 orange; 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice from 1 lime; 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small clove garlic, minced very fine; 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro leaves

Why This Recipe Works

Our ideal grill-roasted chicken would have a deeply smoky flavor, crisp mahogany skin, and tender, juicy meat. To achieve that ideal, we brined the chicken and coated it with a flavorful spice rub. We then cooked the chicken in the middle of the grill, where it wouldn’t burn but would receive ample heat. Adding soaked wood chunks gave our chicken maximum smoky flavor.

Before You Begin

For extra spiciness, add up to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper. This rub was developed by grilling experts John Willoughby and Chris Schlesinger. It is especially suitable for chicken.