Chicken Rub Recipe – You’ll love this homemade chicken dry rub that adds flavor to any of your everyday chicken dishes. Use it to season chicken, turkey, poultry, or sprinkle on vegetables before roasting. You can make the dry rub for chicken with a simple combination of ingredients you already have in your own spice rack. Plus, it makes a thoughtful gift or party favor. Enjoy!
Ingredients list for the chicken rub seasoning recipe
- 2 tablespoons ground rosemary
- 2 tablespoons dried basil
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 2 tablespoons dried marjoram
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon red chili pepper flake
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried lemon zest
Directions
1. To make the chicken rub: Combine all the spices in a bowl and mix with a spoon. If not used immediately, transfer to a mason jar with a lid and close tight.
Tips for the chicken dry rub recipe
Here are a few tips to help you make the most of this chicken spice rub.
- Feel free to add a teaspoon more or less of the ingredients to your liking.
- If you prefer a fine texture, you can add all the ingredients into a spice grinder and then blend into a powder.
- Mix the chicken rub blend with some oil and make a paste before rubbing on meat, veggies, etc. You can even dilute with more oil or brown butter (ghee) to baste the meats in the oven or over the bbq – it’s delicious!
- This chicken seasoning is vegan, gluten-free, paleo, low carb, Keto, and Whole30 friendly.
How to use the chicken rub seasoning?
You can use the dry chicken rub to flavor almost all chicken meat before grilling, roasting, or baking in casseroles.
How long to store the Tuscan heat seasoning blend
Store the chicken rub in an airtight container or small jar and a cool, dry place for 1 to 2 years. But honestly, we don’t think you’ll keep it for that long!
This Chicken Seasoning Blend is perfect for edible gifting.
This easy chicken rub mix recipe makes for a lovely DIY gift. Mix up a couple of batches, transfer into cute mason jars, add a ribbon and a label, and gift out to all your foodie friends!
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