Add Sauce: When the chicken is nearly done, you can add any type of sauce or marinade to up the flavor.
Heat: If you like a little more heat add red pepper flakes or chili powder to the bbq rub.
Variation tip: Feel like adding a little sweetness to the rub, then add a little brown sugar, It helps ensure a great crust and is a great counter to the heat.
Alternate Meat: This dry rub is excellent for pork and ribs too.
Alternate cooking method tip: No need to use a smoker for this rub, you can use it on chicken that you want to cook in the stove, air fryer or crock pot. They flavor is always excellent.