Chicken Rub Recipe
Chicken is typically paired with a marinade to allow the juices to soak into the meat, adding flavor. However, sometimes a crunchy coating of a dry rub is the right way to go when it comes to cooking chicken. If you're after a dry rub perfect for any cut of chicken, look no further.
Equipment
- Measuring Spoons
- Mixing Bowl
- Funnel (optional – if storing)
- Airtight Container (optional – if storing)
- Anti-Moisture Silica Packet (optional – if storing)
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1½ tsp coarse kosher salt
- 1¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tsp ground chipotle chile pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp dried oregano leaves
- ¼ tsp mustard powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
- Mix the ingredients together until everything is well combined.
- Rinse and pat the chicken dry with paper towels
- Sprinkle the rub over the entire surface of the chicken, making sure to press in with your fingers.
- Allow the chicken to sit with the rub on it for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Place the chicken on the grill and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Store any unused chicken rub in an airtight container.