Need a delicious dry rub for your meal tonight?  Here is an easy and delicious  Crio Bru cocoa chicken 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 cocoa grounds. 

Grilled chicken with Crio Brü Cocoa Chicken Rub

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

Directions:

Notes:

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.

The next time you make grilled chicken, try this cocoa chicken 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!