Chicken Dry Rubs Recipes

Stashed under the skin or on top, a chicken dry rub builds spicy flavor into everything from wings to thighs to the whole rotisserie bird. From lemon-herb to garlic-rosemary to Cajun, these easy chicken dry rub recipes help spice up chicken for sandwiches, salads, and casseroles.

 
 
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Jamaican Jerk Rub

From Better Homes and Gardens

Ground pepper and spices give this rub a Caribbean kick. Use it on chicken before grilling.

Jamaican Jerk Rub

Caraway-Rubbed Chicken

From Better Homes and Gardens

The caraway-and-pepper rub brings out the tenderness and juiciness of the whole chicken.

Caraway-Rubbed Chicken

Caribbean-Style Jerk Rub

From Midwest Living

Before grilling, apply this sweet-and-spicy seasoning on pork ribs, dark meat portions of chicken and turkey, or boneless duck breast. Grill over indirect heat.

Caribbean-Style Jerk Rub

Spicy Barbecue Rub

From Better Homes and Gardens

Make this meat rub recipe to keep on hand for summer cookouts, or mix up a batch to share as hostess gifts. Use only fresh spices in the mix; spices lose flavor after about 1 year.

Spicy Barbecue Rub

Herb Roasted Chicken

From Better Homes and Gardens

Roast carrots and peas alongside the chicken for an easy oven meal resplendent in old-fashioned goodness.

Herb Roasted Chicken

Balsamic Chicken

From Diabetic Living

A rub seasoned with paprika, rosemary, and garlic gives this low calorie chicken recipe lively flavor while a balsamic-vinegar drizzle adds subtle sweetness.

Balsamic Chicken

Garlic Lover's Rub

From EatingWell

In this wet rub, we let the aromatic champion take center stage-a sure winner for the garlic lover in all of us. This rub is so versatile, we think it's great with virtually any meat or vegetable. Use on: Extra-firm tofu, shrimp, scallops, salmon, mahi-mahi, chicken, duck, pork, beef, lamb.

Garlic Lover's Rub

Garlic-Fennel Rub

From Better Homes and Gardens

A slight anise flavor from the fennel seeds stands out in this spice combination. Try it on chicken.

Garlic-Fennel Rub

Fresh Herb Rub

From Better Homes and Gardens

Rub this fresh rosemary, sage, and thyme combo onto chicken and fish before cooking for an amazing flavor blend.

Fresh Herb Rub

Moroccan Herb-Salt Blend

From Parents

This 5-spice salt blend is a great way to quickly season beef, pork, or lamb.

Moroccan Herb-Salt Blend

Mediterranean Herb-Salt Blend

From Parents

Mix up this seasoning blend and use it on beef, poultry, or even to top popcorn.

Mediterranean Herb-Salt Blend

Southwestern Herb-Salt Blend

From Parents

Make this chili pepper blend and give as a gift to friends who like a little spice in their meals.

Southwestern Herb-Salt Blend

Tandoori Rub

From Better Homes and Gardens

A trio of spices--curry powder, ginger, and cumin--proovide an exotic flavor to chicken. Because the vivid colors of fresh spices may stain your fingers, consider wearing plastic gloves before working with this rub.

Tandoori Rub

Chili-Rubbed Chicken Thighs

From Family Circle

Give these zesty chicken thighs a head start by partially cooking them in the microwave. Then finish them on the grill with the onion-stuffed potatoes.

Chili-Rubbed Chicken Thighs

Blackened Chicken Mini Tacos

From Better Homes and Gardens

Turn these appetizer tacos into main-dish tacos by substituting 12 regular size taco shells for the mini shells.

Blackened Chicken Mini Tacos

Spicy Beer-Can Chicken

From Fine Cooking Magazine

To put a spin on the usual beer-can chicken recipe, I add a sweet-spicy sauce to the beer, coat the chicken with an aromatic spice rub, and simmer the beer mixture after grilling to make a rich sauce with a kick.

Spicy Beer-Can Chicken

Indian Spice Rub

From EatingWell

Curry, cumin, coriander, mint, turmeric and ginger make a delicious Indian-inspired rub for tofu, chicken breast or with sauteed potatoes.

Indian Spice Rub

Barbecue-Braised Thai Chicken Legs with Lemongrass Glaze

From Fine Cooking Magazine

Lemongrass adds a wonderful fragrance to this dish. To prepare it, trim off the tops and enough of the bottoms that you no longer see a woody core and then remove the tough outer leaves. Thinly slice the remaining light-green stalks crosswise and then finely chop them.

Barbecue-Braised Thai Chicken Legs with Lemongrass Glaze

Coffee Rub

From EatingWell

Coffee can be used as a great way to start your day...or end it, at the grill. The dark and toasty undertones from the coffee in this dry rub pair well with dark meats. Any freshly ground coffee beans will work; choose dark roast for the biggest coffee flavor or a lighter roast if you're looking for something a little more subtle. Use on: Chicken thighs, duck, beef, lamb

Coffee Rub

Rustic Herb Roasted Chicken

From The Food Channel

This succulent herb-roasted chicken seasoned with lemon, garlic and fresh herbs will fill the entire house with a rich, comforting aroma as it slowly roasts in the oven. Then you get to taste it!

Rustic Herb Roasted Chicken

Roast Chicken & Fennel

From EatingWell

With Italian spices, some diced fennel and toasty pine nuts, you'll have a gorgeous supper in no time.

Roast Chicken & Fennel

Tuscan Spice Rub

From EatingWell

Take a trip to Italy with this Tuscan-inspired rub, aromatic with fennel, basil, garlic, rosemary and oregano. Try it on boneless, skinless chicken thighs, salmon steaks or lamb chops.

Tuscan Spice Rub

Ginger Chicken with Rice Noodles

From Diabetic Living

Thin rice noodles, made from finely ground rice and water,can be found in large supermarkets. For this easy grilled chicken main dish recipe, thin spaghetti can be substituted as well.

Ginger Chicken with Rice Noodles

Indian-Spiced Chicken Pitas

From EatingWell

Make a perfect summer supper: grill spice-rubbed chicken breasts and tuck them into whole-wheat pitas along with fresh vegetables and a tangy yogurt sauce. Serve with: Grilled vegetables and a pilsner.

Indian-Spiced Chicken Pitas

Indian-Spiced Chicken Pitas for Two

From EatingWell

Make a perfect summer supper for two: grill spice-rubbed chicken breasts and tuck them into whole-wheat pitas along with fresh vegetables and a tangy yogurt sauce.

Indian-Spiced Chicken Pitas for Two

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