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Best Chicken Dry Rub (EASY Seasoning)

July 7, 2015 By Heidi 15 Comments

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Searching for the best Chicken Dry Rub for Smoking, Grilling, or Oven Baking?  You just found it!

I know you’ll also love this crowd-pleasing Taco Seasoning and this off-the-charts amazing Steak Seasoning!

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It’s true, this quick and easy Chicken Dry Rub recipe is so versatile, it may be the only dry rub you’ll ever need!

You’ll love the irresistible blend of fresh and savory flavors, with just the right amount of heat.

Alexa writes: “The BEST dry chicken thigh rub ever – it is SO easy and SO delicious!”

When you start with the Best Chicken Dry Rub, the possibilities are almost limitless!

This is the best dry chicken rub for the oven, the grill and even your Crock Pot!  Just add some to your chicken before grilling or baking… and get ready for a tastebud pleasing flavor party!

A good rub recipe also doesn’t require expensive ingredients.

Trust me… once you try it, you’ll never go back to those store bought mixes again! Homemade Seasoning Recipes are such a great way to save money and they taste so much better.

Plus, it’s really nice knowing exactly what ingredients are going into your dinner!

With this dry chicken rub you can rest assured knowing there are no added fillers, and that you can control all of the ingredients. You can even tweak the recipe to make the flavors exactly the way you like!

So are you ready to give your next dinner a tantalizing flavor upgrade?

It really doesn’t get much easier than this!

Here’s what you’ll need to get started…

Related: 21 Homemade Seasoning Recipes

Best Chicken Dry Rub Recipe

Chicken Dry Rub Ingredients

You’ll just need a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Chicken Dry Rub!

Here’s what you need to grab from your spice rack… or on your next trip to the grocery store!

  • Brown Sugar
  • Salt
  • Garlic Powder
  • Chili Powder
  • Paprika
  • Onion Powder
  • Oregano – try this tip for How to Dry Oregano

That’s it.  You’ll just need 7 simple ingredients to create this glorious chicken rub.

Save even more money when you round up your Bulk Spices from Sam’s Club or Costco!

Chicken Dry Rub Ingredients

How Do You Bake Chicken Without Drying It Out?

I have found two secrets for keeping chicken packed full of juicy, delicious flavor!

1. Soaking your chicken in a brine before applying your rub.

2. Baking your chicken at a higher temp for less time.

What Does Brining Do To Chicken?

I recommend using a brine before baking or grilling a lean meat like chicken.

It will help to tenderize your chicken and lock in all that juicy goodness.

How Do You Brine Chicken Breast?

When using 4 regular sized chicken breast, add 1/4 cup salt and 4 cups of warm water (not hot water) to a large bowl.  Stir to combine most of the salt with the water.

Then add your chicken breasts to the brine for 15 – 30 minutes.  (Add more water & salt as necessary, to ensure the chicken is completely submerged.)

Next remove chicken from brine and rinse in cold water.

Pat dry each chicken breast with paper towels before generously coating both sides of the chicken with your dry rub.

How Long Do You Bake Chicken Breast?

For baking, I like to use a higher temp and a shorter cook time. This helps to lock in all that juicy goodness and to create a beautiful crust.

1. Preheat your oven.

2. Then, coat a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray or butter.

3. Add your chicken breasts to the baking dish.

4. Bake your chicken as instructed in the recipe card below. I recommend using a digital cooking thermometer to verify the internal temperature of your chicken is 165 degrees.

How To Bake Chicken Breast

5. Once your chicken is out of the oven, make sure to allow it to rest to achieve the very best flavors.  Lightly cover your baking dish with aluminum foil and allow the chicken to rest for 5 – 10 minutes before serving.

That’s it.  So easy!!

How Long To Grill Chicken Breasts

How Long Do You Grill Chicken Breasts?

For grilling, I use a thin sliced or flattened chicken breast.  If you need to flatten your chicken breast, do this step before you add your chicken breast to the brine.

To flatten your chicken breast to an even thickness, simply place it between two large pieces of plastic wrap.

Then using the flat side of a meat mallet or tenderizer, gently pound your chicken breast, starting in the middle.

After the brine has completed and rub has been applied (see Brine Instructions above), grill your chicken on the grill outside (as instructed in the recipe card below), or on a grill pan inside.

Crockpot Whole Chicken Recipe

How To Use This Chicken Dry Rub

In addition to using this chicken rub recipe on chicken breasts, you can also use it with this Crockpot Whole Chicken Recipe!

Chicken Dry Rub Reviews

Here’s What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Chicken Rub…

J. writes: “Great flavor”

M. writes: “I have tried this on chicken in the oven….Loved it. You can definitely try this mixture. I would recommend it for sure”

Maryse writes: “Delicious!!! My new go to rub 🙂 ”

Kim writes: “Have made multiple times and will continue to use. Sweet, spicy, and delicious.”

Kathy writes: “Excellent on baked chicken wings!”

Christine writes: “Taste good & easy to make!”

Lyrica writes: “Fantastic! Used on thighs in the Traeger. Great and easy rub.”

Alexa writes: “The BEST dry chicken thigh rub ever – it is SO easy and SO delicious!”

Cindy writes: “I made with skinless thighs. It was so good, my son who doesn’t eat dark meat said it smelled so good and next thing I know he’s eating some! 😀 ”

Elizabeth writes: “We put it on all our veggies and meats!”

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Chicken Dry Rub

It's true, this quick and easy Chicken Dry Rub is so versatile, it may be the only dry rub you'll ever need!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Servings: 8
Author: The Frugal Girls

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tbsp Paprika
  • 2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Oregano

Instructions

  • Throw it all in a bowl and stir.
  • Recipe makes just over 1/2 cup of Rub, or enough for 8 regular sized Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast.
  • Grill or bake… and Enjoy!! (see notes below for instructions)

Notes

Brine Instructions for Chicken Breast:
Add 1/4 cup salt and 4 cups of warm water (not hot water) to a large bowl.  Stir to combine most of the salt with the water.  Then add your chicken breasts to the brine for 15 – 30 minutes. (Add more water & salt as necessary, to ensure the chicken is completely submerged.)  Next remove chicken from brine and rinse in cold water.  Pat dry each chicken breast with paper towels before generously coating both sides of the chicken with your dry rub.
Chicken Breast Grilling Instructions:
Use a thin sliced or flattened chicken breast.  If you need to flatten your chicken breast, do this step before you add your chicken to the brine.
To flatten your chicken breast to an even thickness, simply place it between two large pieces of plastic wrap.  Then using the flat side of a meat mallet or tenderizer, gently pound your chicken breast, starting in the middle.
After the brine has completed and rub has been applied (see Brine Instructions above), grill your chicken on the grill outside (8 minutes on each side at 400 degrees), or on a grill pan inside.
Chicken Breast Baking Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 450 degrees while your chicken is in the brine and coat a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray or butter.  
Once the brine has completed and the rub has been applied, add your chicken breasts to the baking dish and bake your chicken for 20 - 25 minutes or until done.  I recommend using a digital cooking thermometer to verify the internal temperature of your chicken is 165 degrees.
To allow the flavors to fully marinate, lightly cover the baking dish with aluminum foil for 5 - 10 minutes after removing it from the oven.  Then serve.
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Course: Entree
Cuisine: American

Thanks to frugal friend Cleone for sharing this recipe!!

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    • Nancy says

      November 26, 2018 at 2:13 pm

      What temp and how long do I bake the it?

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        November 26, 2018 at 2:38 pm

        Hi Nancy,

        You can use the instructions for baking chicken breasts from this recipe:

        https://thefrugalgirls.com/2014/11/baked-cranberry-orange-chicken-recipe.html

        Hope this helps ~ Heidi

        Reply
    • YASUA says

      July 9, 2016 at 4:34 am

      AMAZING

      Reply
    • Anita says

      June 22, 2016 at 12:37 pm

      I loved it.. just tried on chicken breast over skillet with olive oil.. only change I’ll make in the Future is lower the salt to half tablespoon.

      Reply
    • Keisha says

      May 13, 2016 at 8:42 am

      Would this be a good run for cooking chicken in a skillet with olive oil as well?

      Reply
    • Anne says

      September 26, 2015 at 7:00 pm

      I made this tonight and it was EXCELLENT! I added about half of a fresh squeezed lime as well. Definitely making again!

      Reply
    • Gina Gentry says

      September 10, 2015 at 10:53 am

      Do you happen to have a rub for pork? How long will these rubs last? Thanks! 🙂

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        September 13, 2015 at 4:30 pm

        Hi Gina, this rub is a pretty flexible recipe and should work on Pork as well. If you store the rub in a mason jar, in a cool and dry place, it should last for several months. If you try the rub on Pork, please let me know what you think?

        Reply
    • Gina Gentry says

      August 14, 2015 at 11:30 am

      Hi! How long will the chicken rub last? 🙂

      Reply
    • Natasha says

      July 24, 2015 at 3:48 pm

      Does that chili powder and paprika make it spicy at all? My husband can’t do spicy at all.

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        July 24, 2015 at 4:17 pm

        Hi Natasha ~ it really isn’t very spicy at all. Just savory and delicious. 🙂 Hope that helps!

        Reply
        • Natasha says

          July 25, 2015 at 2:00 pm

          Oh awesome! I’ll definitely make this run then. Thank you! :0)

          Reply
          • Natasha says

            July 25, 2015 at 2:01 pm

            *rub

            Reply
    • Teresa says

      July 15, 2015 at 8:05 pm

      I have been out of Chicken rub for a while now. I think I have all of these ingredients and will make this soon, we use a lot of spices here.

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        July 15, 2015 at 8:20 pm

        It’s so simple to make, and great to have on hand. 🙂 ENJOY!

        Reply

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