Crio Cocoa Chicken Rub

Need a delicious dry rub for your meal tonight?  Here is an easy and delicious rub that is perfect for cooking on the grill or in a pan.  In this recipe I grilled chicken breasts in a cast iron skillet.  This is a perfect way to reuse Crio Brü grounds. 

Crio Cocoa Brü Rub

(Serving size - 6)

Mix together the following ingredients: 

• 1tbs Crio Brü cocoa grounds (if using slightly moist grounds use heaping tbls, if dry, use level tbls)
• 1 tlbs sugar in the raw
• 2 cloves finely minced garlic
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp black pepper

Rub mixture on all sides of chicken, allowing to sit for about 15 minutes before cooking or up to 24 hours ahead of time for a more intense flavor.

Brown chicken on both sides in cast iron skillet using a small amount of oil (I used sunflower oil, but olive oil or canola oil would be fine).  Once meat is browned, place entire cast iron skillet in pre-heated oven (350 degrees) for an additional 15 minutes.

Notice that I did not add any salt to the rub.  Salt has a tendency to draw out moisture from the meat while it cooks, so I chose to sprinkle my dish with salt after cooking and before serving.

Try this dry rub recipe as is, adjust it to your own taste, or make it personal by adding your own favorite herb or spice! This rub is also great for pork or beef steaks. Enjoy!

Please feel free to add feedback or share your favorite dry recipe rub!

(Crio Brü is 100% pure minimally processed cocoa, may substitute powdered cocoa for Crio Brü cocoa)


To purchase Crio Bru brewing cocoa check out the locations page at the Criobru.com website, if not available in your area, you can order on-line.