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Dry bbq chicken rub in a glass jar with a wooden lid.
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BBQ Chicken Rub

This BBQ Chicken Rub recipe makes a sweet and slightly spicy homemade chicken rub and is an easy way to add flavor to grilled, smoked, baked, air fried, and even slow cooker chicken. Brown sugar gives it a nice crust.
Course Condiments
Cuisine Barbecue
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 26kcal
Author Amy

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoons sweet paprika
  • 1 tablespoons smoky paprika
  • 1 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoons dry mustard
  • 1 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoons onion powder
  • 1 tablespoons Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoons course ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper optional

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a container with a lid, or a sealable bag. Shake until combined. If needed break up any clumps with a fork or your fingers if you're using a bag.
  • Store chicken rub in an airtight container for up to a month. Store in a dark, dry, and cool place. As it sits the seasonings might get a little bit hard. If needed break up clumps before using.

Notes

This chicken rub can be used on wings, breasts, thighs, etc. It's great for grilling, smoking, baking, smoking, and slow cooker chicken.
Store rub in an airtight container for up to three months.
It's best to rub chicken 15 minutes to 2 hours before cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 26kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 596mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 796IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg