Cooking question - BBQ Rubs

Sorry, I know this should be on the recipe board, but this is for dinner tonight so I'd like responses right away!

I bought the McCormick Grill Mates Chicken Rub, which is basically just a bunch of spices and herbs. The directions say "Rub generously on meat before grilling".

Should I remove the skin on the chicken? I'm going to use the leg/thigh. Also, do you think this needs to marinate? If so, how long?

Thanks!

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I'd remove the skin and I'd marinate it. It will make it more flavorful and it will taste yummier.
You are making me hungry. I think it's time to go to lunch soon....

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guess it depends if you eat the skin or not.. the skin will prevent the chicken from getting too overcooked...but if you want it to be healthier, i would take the skin off, maybe put some olive oil and the rub.

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I marinate it for an hour or so.

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Thanks!

Re: Cooking question - BBQ Rubs

I would prefer the skin off (healthier), but that is up to you. A dry rub will work either way. Since it is a dry rub, you do not need to let it 'marinate' like a liquid. But I usually rub it on and let it sit for little while, but it isn't like it is going to be absorbed in like liquids do.

Good luck.