5-Minute Easy Chicken Dry Rub Recipe

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5-Minute Easy Chicken Dry Rub Recipe

This smoky, savory dry rub is quick to make and brings bold flavor to chicken, pork, and veggies. Sugar-free, low-carb, and made with simple pantry spices.

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Author Kori Butler

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Dressing, Sauces, and Seasoning

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 16 kcal

Ingredients

▢ 1 tablespoon dried oregano
▢ 1 tablespoon cumin
▢ 1 tablespoon smoked paprika (regular paprika is fine, but smoked has the best flavor)
▢ 1 tablespoon dried parsley
▢ 2 to 3 teaspoons garlic salt
▢ 1 teaspoon ground thyme
▢ 1 teaspoon onion powder
▢ 1 teaspoon ground mustard
▢ ½ teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
Store in an airtight container until ready for use. Use immediately or store in an airtight container for later.
Place chicken in a plastic bag or bowl. Sprinkle dry rub over chicken and toss until all pieces are evenly cover with the dry rub. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours or even overnight if you have to. Bake or grill chicken as desired. see instructions below.

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VARIATIONS: Swap garlic salt with garlic powder and sea salt. Use regular paprika if needed. Sub onion powder with garlic powder. Add brown sugar or a sugar-free sweetener for a hint of sweetness.

TIPS: Double the batch and store in an airtight container. Let chicken sit with rub for 2+ hours. Use fresh dried spices. Add cayenne for heat or rosemary for variety.

HOW TO USE IT: Rub onto chicken and cook in the oven, air fryer, grill, or Instant Pot. Sprinkle on pork or veggies. Add olive oil if needed to help it stick.

How to oven bake chicken: Preheat oven to 400ºF. For easy cleanup, line a baking sheet with nonstick foil or foil coated with a nonstick spray. For boneless chicken, bake 20 to 25 minutes; for bone-in chicken, bake 40 to 45 minutes until chicken is no longer pink or internal temperature reaches 165ºF.
How to cook chicken on the grill: Preheat grill to medium (350º to 450ºF). Place chicken pieces on the grill and cook 25 to 30 minutes for bone-in chicken, and 8 to 10 minutes for boneless chicken, turning once. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink or the internal temperature reaches 165ºF. Note that larger pieces of chicken will require additional grilling time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 16kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSodium: 796mgFiber: 1g

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