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Top-down look at a round dish with a whole chicken, skin browned with BBQ rub, scattered smoked paprika and chili flakes.

BBQ Chicken Rub

A smoky and sweet dry rub combining smoked paprika, brown sugar, and spices for seasoning chicken before grilling.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 7 servings
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Calories: 30
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Method
 

  1. Mix dry rub:

    Combine the smoked paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.

  2. Stir until uniform:

    Stir the mixture vigorously until uniform, ensuring no lumps remain.

  3. Apply rub to chicken:

    Apply the rub liberally to the chicken, massaging it into the flesh. For skin-on breasts, work some under the skin as well.

  4. Rest seasoned chicken:

    Allow the seasoned chicken to rest at room temperature for at least 1 hour before grilling. Enjoy!