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The Ultimate Homemade BBQ Chicken Seasoning

This versatile BBQ chicken spice rub is the ultimate secret weapon for your grilling arsenal. Ready in just 5 minutes using common pantry ingredients, it delivers that perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and spicy flavors that make backyard barbecue so irresistible.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Course: Spice Mix
Cuisine: American
Calories: 66
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup brown sugar light or dark
  • ¼ cup paprika
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients and measuring tools.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, and dried thyme.
  3. Whisk thoroughly to break up any clumps, especially in the brown sugar.
  4. Transfer to an airtight container or mason jar for storage.
  5. Label with the date and contents.

Nutrition

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