Spice-It-Up Paste for Chicken Legs

Spice-It-Up Rub Base
- 1/4 cup paprika (60 mL)
- 2 Tbsp mustard powder (30 mL)
- 2 Tbsp kosher salt (30 mL)
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar (30 mL)
- 2 Tbsp granulated garlic (30 mL)
- 1 Tbsp coarse black pepper (15 mL)
- 2 tsp onion powder (10 mL)
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (5 mL)
Spice-It-Up Paste for Chicken Legs
- 2 Tbsp Spice-It-Up Rub Base (see above) (30 mL)
- 1/2 tsp ground oregano (2 mL)
- 1/2 tsp ground rosemary (2 mL)
- 1 Tbsp canola oil (15 mL)
- 6 chicken legs (6 )
Spice-It-Up Rub Base
1. Combine paprika, mustard powder, kosher salt, sugar, garlic, pepper, onion powder and cayenne pepper. Store in a jar with tight fitting lid. This is your base Spice-It-Up Rub base that you can use for all types of meats and vegetables. Check out the recipe possibilities : Spice-It-Up Paste for Pork Back Ribs, Spice-It-Up Paste for Grilled Steak Salad, Spice-It-Up Paste for Grilled vegetables.
Spice-It-Up Paste for Chicken Legs
1. In a small bowl, combine 2 Tbsp (30 mL) Spice-It-Up Rub with oregano, rosemary and canola oil to make a paste. (The amount of canola oil you use depends on how thick you would like your paste.)
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
3. Rub mixture over chicken legs. Let stand 10 minutes.
4. Roast for 30-40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.Serve.