Best 5 Bbq Dry Rub For Chicken Recipes

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**Unveiling a Symphony of Flavors: A Journey Through BBQ Dry Rubs for Chicken**

Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and elevate your chicken dishes to new heights. In this comprehensive guide, we present an array of BBQ dry rubs meticulously crafted to transform ordinary chicken into extraordinary masterpieces. From classic blends that have stood the test of time to innovative combinations that push the boundaries of flavor, this collection offers a rub for every palate and preference. Whether you're a backyard barbecue enthusiast or a home chef seeking to elevate your weeknight meals, these rubs will unlock a world of possibilities. So, fire up your grill, gather your ingredients, and get ready to experience the magic of BBQ dry rubs for chicken.

**Classic BBQ Rub:**

Embark on a journey through time with our classic BBQ rub, a harmonious blend of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, and a touch of cayenne pepper. This timeless rub delivers a perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors that will leave you craving more.

**Smoky Chipotle Rub:**

Ignite your taste buds with our smoky chipotle rub, an intriguing blend of chipotle powder, paprika, cumin, and a hint of cocoa powder. This rub imparts a captivating smoky heat that dances on your tongue, complemented by earthy and slightly sweet undertones.

**Sweet and Spicy Rub:**

Indulge in a harmonious union of sweet and heat with our sweet and spicy rub, a vibrant fusion of brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, and a touch of cayenne pepper. This rub tantalizes your taste buds with a rollercoaster of flavors, leaving you with a lingering warmth that begs for another bite.

**Garlic Herb Rub:**

Embrace the freshness of our garlic herb rub, a fragrant blend of garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, and a touch of lemon zest. This rub infuses your chicken with a burst of savory herbs and a subtle citrus note, creating a light and aromatic dish that will impress even the most discerning palates.

**Caribbean Jerk Rub:**

Transport yourself to the vibrant shores of the Caribbean with our jerk rub, a captivating blend of allspice, thyme, habanero pepper, and a hint of nutmeg. This rub awakens your senses with its warm, spicy, and aromatic profile, adding an exotic flair to your chicken dishes.

In this article, you'll find detailed recipes for each of these tantalizing BBQ dry rubs, along with step-by-step instructions for applying them to your chicken. Whether you prefer a classic flavor profile or crave something more adventurous, this guide has a rub that will satisfy your every desire. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your grill or oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will redefine your chicken-cooking experience.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BBQ CHICKEN RUB



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Skip the store-bought seasoning and try this homemade bbq chicken rub. Use this easy spice mix on your favorite cut of chicken for the BEST bbq chicken.

Provided by Julie Clark

Categories     Main Dish

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon thyme
2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar
6 drumsticks ((or chicken of your choice))
2 tablespoons olive oil ((optional))

Steps:

  • In a small bowl mix together BBQ seasonings.
  • Season drumsticks (or chicken pieces of your choice) with BBQ seasonings and let sit for 30 minutes.
  • Grease grill and preheat oven medium high heat.
  • Add drumsticks and cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping every 4-5 minutes or until it reaches 175-180 degrees internally. Brush with olive oil half way through grilling if you'd like. This is optional!
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Sodium 856 mg, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

DRY RUBBED BBQ CHICKEN



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Provided by Claire Robinson

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 cups water, plus 2 tablespoons
3/4 cup kosher salt, plus 1 teaspoon
3/4 cup light brown sugar, plus 1 tablespoon
3/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon dry BBQ seasoning, plus 2 tablespoons
2 large bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • In a large plastic container with a lid add 8 cups water, 3/4 cup salt, 3/4 cup brown sugar, vinegar and 1 tablespoon of the BBQ seasoning. Stir until well mixed. Add the chicken to the brine and refrigerate at least 2 hours and no longer than 4 hours
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Remove chicken from brine and pat dry. In a small bowl combine 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and 2 tablespoons dry BBQ seasoning. Rub the outside of the chicken with spice mix and transfer to a roasting pan. Add 2 tablespoons of water to the bottom of the pan and put in the oven. Roast for 45 minutes or until the internal temperature at the thickest part of the meat reaches 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Remove the chicken from the oven to a cutting board. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes, loosely covered with foil, before carving and arranging on a serving platter. Enjoy!

BBQ CHICKEN RUB



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My better-than-store-bought BBQ chicken rub is just what you need for seasoning all your favorite cuts of chicken! This versatile chicken seasoning is a little sweet, a little smokey, and tastes absolutely delicious on grilled, smoked, or baked chicken!

Provided by Angela

Categories     Condiments     Seasoning Mixes     Spice Blends

Time 2m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 Tbsp light brown sugar ((packed))
1 Tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp chili powder
¼ tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp oregano ((optional))

Steps:

  • Measure out all of the spices and combine in a small bowl until evenly distributed.
  • Season chicken generously with rub, or store in an airtight storage container or spice jar for later.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 597 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 12 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BBQ RUB-ROASTED CHICKEN



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

8 cups water
1 lemon, juiced and halves reserved
1/2 cup salt
1/2 cup sugar
One 7- to 8-pound whole roaster chicken
BBQ Rub, recipe follows, divided
1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
Serving suggestion: Lemon and Walnut Waffles, recipe follows
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dried ground thyme
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 lemon, zested
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 cup sugar, divided
1 teaspoon salt
6 eggs, separated
3 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 lemon, zested
Oil, for waffle iron
1 cup chopped walnuts
Maple syrup, for serving

Steps:

  • In a bowl large enough to fit the chicken, combine the water, lemon juice and halves, salt, and sugar. Whisk until salt and sugar are dissolved. Add the chicken to the bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight. If the brine does not fully cover the chicken, rotate the chicken halfway through the brining process. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl add half of the BBQ Rub and the butter. Mix until well combined. Refrigerate for a few minutes if the butter begins to melt after mixing. Remove the chicken from the brine and pat dry with paper towels. Use your fingers to gently release the skin from the flesh of the breasts and legs. Spread the butter mixture evenly under the skin and over the breast and legs. Pat the remaining BBQ rub mixture all over the bird. Transfer the chicken to a roasting pan fitted with a roasting rack and bake until golden and the juices run clear, basting frequently, for about 1 hour 15 minutes. Remove the chicken from the oven and raise the oven temperature to 450 degrees F. Baste the chicken thoroughly with the drippings in pan, return to the oven, and let bake until the skin is brown and crispy, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes before cutting. Carve the meat and arrange on a serving platter. Serve with Lemon and Walnut Waffles, if desired.
  • Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl sift to combine the flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons of the sugar and salt. In small bowl whisk the egg yolks until smooth, then add the milk, vegetable oil, lemon extract, and lemon zest. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the liquid ingredients and gently stir the batter, with a wooden spoon, until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. You can use a hand beater or a stand mixer on low speed, if desired.
  • In a very clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until foamy. Add the remaining sugar and beat until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whites into the batter. Pour about 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup batter into an oiled waffle iron, sprinkle with walnuts, then close the iron. Cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes, depending on waffle iron settings. Transfer to a serving platter and keep warm in a low oven. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm with maple syrup.

SPICE-RUBBED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS



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When it's too cold outside to barbecue, I drum this up in the oven for family gatherings! The dry-rub barbecue has so much flavor versus using the sauce. And when you make your own dry rub, you'll never buy it in the store again. This is a must-try, family-favorite dry rub.

Provided by Tiffany

Categories     Baked and Roasted Chicken

Time 3h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 cups water
⅓ cup white sugar
⅓ cup kosher salt
½ cup white vinegar
5 pounds chicken leg quarters
7 tablespoons dark brown sugar
4 tablespoons smoked paprika
3 tablespoons chipotle chile powder
1 ½ tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Mix water, sugar, salt, and vinegar for brine in a food-grade, nonreactive container.
  • Rinse chicken and pat dry. Place it in the brine, cover, and let sit for 2 hours.
  • Mix brown sugar, paprika, chile powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, cumin, and nutmeg for dry rub together in a small bowl.
  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking dish with foil.
  • Remove chicken from the brine and pat dry. Place it on a tray and generously sprinkle dry rub all over each piece, rubbing it into the skin and meat. (You will have some dry rub remaining.)
  • Place chicken, skin-side down, in the prepared baking dish,. Cover with foil, making sure not to wrap it too tightly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove from the oven. Increase the temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Remove the foil cover and turn chicken over. Sprinkle more dry rub onto the skin and return to the oven.
  • Bake until skin is crispy, chicken is no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear, about 20 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 188.4 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 41.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 4057.4 mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your chicken.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and herbs. There are endless possibilities when it comes to creating a delicious dry rub.
  • Be sure to rub the chicken evenly with the dry rub. This will help to ensure that the chicken is evenly seasoned.
  • Let the chicken rest for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will allow the flavors of the dry rub to penetrate the chicken.
  • Cook the chicken over indirect heat. This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Conclusion:

Dry rubs are a great way to add flavor and moisture to chicken. They are easy to make and can be used with a variety of different cooking methods. Whether you are grilling, roasting, or baking your chicken, a dry rub will help to create a delicious and flavorful meal.

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