Best Chicken Rub Recipe
This homemade chicken rub recipe adds the best flavor to air fried, baked, grilled, and smoked chicken. Takes a few minutes and common ingredients.
Servings: 16 tbsp
Calories:
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Smoked Paprika
- 2 tbsp Cayenne Pepper
- 4 tsp Chili Powder
- 2 tbsp Black Pepper
- 3 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 4 tsp Onion Powder
- 3 tbsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt fine
- 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Add all of the spices to a spice jar
- Mix to incorporate
- Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months
Notes
- How much to use: For most chicken pieces, use 1½–2 tablespoons of dry rub per pound. Use about 2 tablespoons per pound for smaller pieces like wings and tenders, and 1 tablespoon per pound for a whole chicken. You can see the blog post for a list by chicken cut.
- Salt: This seasoning already contains salt, so you generally do not need to add additional salt to the chicken.
- Oil: Lightly coat the chicken with oil before adding the dry rub to help the seasoning stick.
