Name: Chicken Spice Rub
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Makes about 1/2 cup
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons fennel seeds; 2 tablespoons dried green peppercorns; 1 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme; 1 tablespoon dried rosemary; 2 Turkish bay leaves or 1 California; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; Equipment: an electric coffee/spice grinder

Cooks' notes:

Spice rub keeps in a sealed container in a cool, dark place 6 months.

Recipe information

Total Time
10 min
Yield
Makes about 1/2 cup

Ingredients

3 tablespoons fennel seeds

2 tablespoons dried green peppercorns

1 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme

1 tablespoon dried rosemary

2 Turkish bay leaves or 1 California

1 tablespoon kosher salt

Equipment: an electric coffee/spice grinder

Preparation

Toast fennel in a dry small heavy skillet over medium heat, shaking skillet frequently, until fragrant and a shade darker, about 2 minutes. Cool, then finely grind with remaining ingredients in grinder.

TagsCondiment Chicken Poultry Quick Easy Make Ahead Gourmet

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