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Homemade Chicken Rub

Homemade Chicken Rub

Published: July 11, 2019 Last Updated: December 2, 2020

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Copper spoon with rub

This homemade Chicken Rub recipe makes boring chicken amazing!  Add this seasoning for the chicken to your favorite recipes to make them taste incredible. 

Chicken Rub on a spoon

It can sometimes be hard to find the perfect blend of herbs and spices to make the seasoning for chicken. With a lot of trial and tribulation I have come up with what, I think, is the perfect homemade chicken rub.

Why This Homemade Chicken Rub Works

Dry rubs don’t add any additional moisture to the exterior of a piece of meat the way a marinade does. When you apply heat to protein, the moisture on the surface needs to evaporate before a sear can start to develop, so marinades make that harder.  A dry rub is going to give you a caramelized crust much easier.

How to Make Seasoning for Chicken – Step by Step

  • Step One: First, mix all the spices and herbs together in a small bowl. (Photo 1 below)
  • Step Two: Next, place in a jar with an airtight lid.  (Photo 2 below)

Herb mix in a glass bowl.

  • Step One: When ready to use, pat chicken dry and apply chicken rub liberally.  (Photo 1 below)

Chicken Rub on chicken, chicken rub in a glass jar.

Recommendations for Making Chicken Rub Recipe

You can use this chicken rub recipe on any type of chicken. If you are going to use a piece of chicken with the skin still on, put the rub underneath the skin so the flavors can be locked in and the flavor will permeate the meat.

When the chicken is nearly done, you can add any type of sauce or marinade to up the flavor.

closeup on chicken rub on a spoon

Recommendations for Using This Grilled Chicken Seasoning

This Grilled Chicken Seasoning blend works great on all types of chicken – breasts, thighs, or even a whole chicken.  Use it in all of your favorite chicken recipes to give it a kick of flavor.

Great barbecue needs great side dishes. I have curated a number of delicious recipes to help you make your barbecue memorable. Try my Best Summer Salads which include my  Carrot Apple Ginger Slaw.

I also have a collection of the Best Grilled Vegetables which will make your grill sizzle.

Expert Tips for Making the Best Homemade Chicken Rub Recipe

  • Use It On Other Things: This rub is great on pork or vegetables too.
  • This Recipe Can be Doubled: This Rub stores well so make more and keep it on hand for the season or find a pretty jar and give it as a gift to friends and family.
  • Change it up: Feel free to change the amount of a certain spice or leave it out if you don’t enjoy it.

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Chicken Rub on a spoon

Homemade Chicken Rub

Grilled chicken is boring! If you want a way to spice it up and make chicken taste amazing, you have to try my incredible Homemade Chicken Rub.
Prep Time5 mins
2 hrs
Total Time2 hrs 5 mins
Course: Sauces, Seasonings, Dressings
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Barbecue, seasoning, spice rub
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 3kcal
Author: Christina Hitchcock
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4.5 from 10 votes

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried ground sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • Transfer to a jar with an air tight lid.

Notes

Expert Tips for Making the Best Dry Chicken Rub Recipe
  • Use It On Other Things: This rub is great on pork or vegetables too.
  • This Recipe Can be Doubled: This Rub stores well so make more and keep it on hand for the season or find a pretty jar and give it as a gift to friends and family.
  • Change it up: Feel free to change the amount of a certain spice or leave it out if you don't enjoy it.

Nutrition

Calories: 3kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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Comments

  1. Bhawana says

    September 21, 2019 at 4:04 am

    great seasoning recipe must say. I can smell the aroma of all spice mix. I love your collection of spice mix. great going with collection. will surely try it.

    Reply
  2. Sandra Shaffer says

    September 18, 2019 at 10:51 pm

    We eat chicken weekly and this has become my quick go-to rub. Delicious on pork too. Love that I have one mix of spices that can be used on different cuts of meat.

    Reply
  3. Lathiya says

    September 18, 2019 at 5:36 pm

    I love homemade spice and this one sounds great. With rosemary and parsley, I believe it should be aromatic.

    Reply
  4. Wendy says

    September 18, 2019 at 3:21 pm

    Holy cow…this is the best chicken rub I’ve tried. I made a huge batch after the first time I made it so it would always be in the pantry!

    Reply
  5. Eileen Kelly says

    September 17, 2019 at 5:56 pm

    This chicken rub is delicious! The rub really brings my regular everyday chicken to the next level. I made chicken tenders with the rub for the kids for school. Way better than a boring sandwich and they love the chicken.

    Reply

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