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Homemade Dry Rub for Chicken

A seriously delicious dry rub for chicken that is slightly sweet and smokey at the same time! Use it on chicken legs, breasts, wings, thighs, or a whole chicken! 
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 0 minutes
Total 10 minutes
Fat 0
Carbs 7
Protein 1
Yield 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

  • Mix together all ingredients in a small bowl and then transfer into an empty spice container or a Mason jar with a lid.
  • Use this dry rub on our grilled chicken legs or 1 to 1.5 lbs. of your favorite cut of chicken by sprinkling it onto the chicken and using your hands to massage it in.
  • Store leftover chicken dry rub in a cool, dark place for up to 3 months.

Tips & Notes

  • This is enough dry rub for 1 - 1.5 lbs. chicken.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g