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The Ultimate Best BBQ Chicken Rub

The perfect homemade BBQ chicken rub combining sweet brown sugar, smoky paprika, and savory spices for incredibly flavorful grilled, smoked, or roasted chicken. Ready in just 5 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Course: Spice Mix
Cuisine: American
Calories: 66

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup brown sugar light or dark
  • ¼ cup paprika
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients and measuring equipment.
  2. Combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, cumin, cayenne pepper, oregano, and mustard powder in a medium bowl.
  3. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed and no clumps remain.
  4. Transfer to an airtight container or mason jar for storage.

Nutrition

Calories: 66kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSodium: 888mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10g
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