Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      tablespoon    dried minced onion
   1      tablespoon    onion powder
   2      teaspoons     dried thyme
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
   1      teaspoon      allspice, ground
     1/4  teaspoon      nutmeg, ground
     1/4  teaspoon      cinnamon, ground
   2      teaspoons     sugar
   1      teaspoon      black pepper, coarsely ground
     3/4  teaspoon      cayenne pepper -- (up to 1)
     1/4  cup           fresh chives, snipped
     1/2  cup           onion, finely chopped
   4      tablespoons   lime juice
   2      teaspoons     hot pepper sauce-- (up to 3)

Preparation:

1. In a blender or food processor, combine the dried onion, onion powder, thyme, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, sugar, black pepper, cayenne, chives, chopped onion, lime juice and pepper sauce. Blend to a thick paste. (If using skinless chicken, add 1 tbs of vegetable oil to the paste.) 2. Rub the paste over the chicken, cover and refrigerate overnight. 3. Grill the chicken - do not remove the spice paste before grilling. Note: Makes enough for 3 1/2 lb cut up chicken, or 4 large chicken breast halves, skin removed.