Name: Blackened Chicken Rub Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp Paprika; 1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika; 2 tsp Onion Powder; 2 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 2 tsp Thyme; 2 tsp Oregano; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tsp Black Pepper

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Have a little fun in the kitchen making this yummy Blackened Chicken Rub Recipe that is also great with steak and fish!

This Blackened Chicken Rub Recipe is going to add some serious flavor to your summer grilling and pasta dishes. That’s right… it’s time to kick up the heat and crank up the flavor of your Chicken, Pork, Shrimp, Steak and Fish this week!

Trust me… this DIY Blackening Seasoning is loaded with the perfect blend of heat and spice! I love knowing exactly what ingredients are going into my seasonings, and that’s why I really love DIY Seasoning Recipes!

The beautiful thing about a good dry rub recipe or seasoning blend is the versatility. This can be used for cooking on the backyard grill, inside on a stove top grill pan, or even when baking your meats in the oven. It’s simple to make and SO delicious!

Simply use this Blackened Rub Recipe on your favorite cut of Chicken, Steak, Tilapia, Salmon, or even Pork Chops… and then get ready for a little flavor dance in your mouth! Move over bland, it’s time for some blackened chicken, blackened steak, blackened tilapia, blackened salmon and more!

So are you ready to mix up your own Blackened Seasoning Rub? Let the flavor party begin!

Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy Blackened Chicken Seasoning…

Blackened Chicken Rub Recipe

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What Is Blackening Seasoning Made Of?

It’s simpler than you might have guessed. You just mix up a batch of these seasonings you likely already on hand:

Paprika
Smoked Paprika
Onion Powder
Garlic Powder
Cayenne Pepper
Thyme
Oregano
Salt
Black Pepper

Does Blackened Mean Cajun?

Not exactly. Cajun is typically more spicy than blackened, while blackened usually includes a more complex blend of spices and herbs.

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Blackened Chicken Rub Recipe

Have a little fun in the kitchen making this yummy Blackened Chicken Rub Recipe! (also great on Steak and Fish)

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Entree

Cuisine: American

Servings: 6

Author: The Frugal Girls

Ingredients

1 Tbsp Paprika
1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
2 tsp Onion Powder
2 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
2 tsp Thyme
2 tsp Oregano
1 tsp Salt
2 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

Add all ingredients to bowl, and stir well.
I typically use this rub to coat 4 - 6 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, applying generously to each side of the chicken breast.
Recipe makes 6 Tbsp of Rub.
Grill or bake… and Enjoy!! (see notes below for instructions)

Notes

Brine Instructions for Chicken Breast:

With this dry rub, I recommend using a brine before baking or grilling. It will help tenderize your chicken and lock in all that juicy goodness. 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 melted butter, then 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 the melted butter & rub have 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 melted butter & rub have 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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What You’ll Need to Make This Blackened Chicken Rub Recipe:

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