Chicken Dry Rub

Skip buying premade dry rubs and make this simple and healthy, but also delicious rub for smoked chicken thighs (or any chicken really). This chicken rub is smokey, savory, with a hint of sweetness and a spicy kick that you can control! This spice rub can be used on pork as well, as the flavors will enhance pork or chicken.

Course Grilling

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 19kcal

Author Emilee Mason

Ingredients

2 tbsp coconut sugar
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp paprika
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper optional
½ tsp allspice
1 ½ tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Add all of the rub ingredients to a small bowl or mason jar and combine.
Store this chicken rub in a cool, dry place in an airtight container for 6-12 months.

Notes

Ingredient Notes

coconut sugar - this is a great paleo alternative to brown sugar, but feel free to use brown sugar as well!
paprika - this adds that delicious smokey flavor to this rub.
cayenne pepper - this is optional. Add more or less depending on how much of a kick you would like your rub to have.
allspice - the secret ingredient! Allspice adds such a great flavor profile to the slightly sweet, slightly spicy, and smokey spices

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