This sweet and savory rub for grilled chicken relies on ingredients you most likely have on hand already—brown sugar, dry mustard and onion powder—making it a quick recipe for a night when you’re not sure what you’re making for dinner.

Makes 4 servings.

Total time: 25 minutes

- 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper or freshly ground black pepper
- 1-1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast (see Note)

1. Combine brown sugar, dry mustard, onion powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

2. Coat both sides of chicken with the rub up to 30 minutes before grilling or broiling.

3. Preheat grill to medium-high or position a rack in upper third of oven and preheat broiler.

4. To grill: Oil the grill rack. Grill the chicken, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F, 4 to 8 minutes per side.

5. To broil: Line a broiler pan (or baking sheet) with foil and coat with cooking spray. Place the chicken on the foil. Broil, watching carefully and turning at least once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F, 10 to 15 minutes total.