Best Chicken Rub For Smoking Chicken
This is the best Chicken Rub For Smoking Chicken! It uses simple pantry ingredients to create a sweet, savory, and spicy flavor, resulting in a beautifully caramelized crust. It even tastes great on turkey and pork!
Servings: 9 tablespoons
Calories: 23kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Roasted Garlic and Peppers seasoning a Club House seasoning
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place brown sugar, garlic powder, Roasted Garlic and Peppers Seasoning, paprika, onion powder, chili powder, seasoning salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix well to combine ingredients. You can also place them in a glass jar with a lid and shake for 10-15 seconds to mix.
- Sprinkle dry rub on meat liberally with a spoon, or place a few teaspoons of rub on a plate and roll the meat in it to coat. Cover all areas, top, bottom, and sides. If not grilling or smoking the meat right away, place it in the fridge until ready to cook.
- Store dry rub in an airtight jar or a Ziploc bag in a cool, dry place.
Notes
- This chicken dry rub recipe makes about ½ cup of seasoning, lasting approximately four grilling sessions.
- Use the freshest ingredients you can - spices tend to lose their flavor about nine months after they are opened.
- Pat chicken dry with a paper towel to remove moisture and prevent the rub from sliding off.
- Store chicken rub in an airtight container away from direct sunlight for up to 2 months, in the refrigerator for up to 6 months, or in the freezer for up to one year.
Nutrition
Calories: 23kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 192IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
