Americano's Spicy Hot Chicken Rub Recipe

Nashville native, Chef Tyler Saracino, of Americano Freestyle Tapas Bar & Restaurant has stuck to his roots despite the ever-changing landscape of the local food scene. He has kindly shared his recipe for a spicy hot chicken rub (perfect for a Nashville twist on tacos!) so that you can get a taste of traditional Nashville right in your own home.

And just in time for Cinco de Mayo.

    Ingredients

    • 2 partssmoked paprika
    • 1 partgarlic powder
    • 1 partchili powder
    • 1 partsalt
    • 1 partbrown or white granulated sugar
    • 1/2 partblack peppercorn
    • 1/2 partcayenne

    Preparation

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    1.     Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl.

    2.     Grind very well in a coffee/spice grinder. Rub on chicken and cook according to your favorite recipe. 

    3.     Grab a glass of sweet tea with a lemon garnish (optional, but you might need it!)

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