Easy Homemade All-Purpose Chicken Seasoning Rub

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Easy Homemade All-Purpose Chicken Seasoning Rub

If you find yourself looking for a go-to all-purpose seasoning for chicken, this homemade chicken seasoning rub is the solution packed with the perfect blend of garlic, onion, and a hint of sweetness. Whether you use this dry rub spice on its own or as a base for other chicken recipes, you will want to keep this versatile seasoning mix on hand in your spice drawer.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Sauces and Condiments

Cuisine: American

Keyword: All purpose chicken seasoning, All purpose seasoning, Homemade barbecue seasoning

Servings: Servings

Calories: 51kcal

Author: Sunena Anand

Equipment

Ingredients

¼ cup Granulated garlic
¼ cup Granulated onion
¼ cup Dark brown sugar
2 tablespoon Mustard powder
2 tablespoon Smoked paprika
1 tablespoon Sea salt or to taste

Instructions

Add the spice mix ingredients to a large mason jar, a small bowl, or an airtight container.
¼ cup Granulated garlic, ¼ cup Granulated onion, ¼ cup Dark brown sugar, 2 tablespoon Mustard powder, 2 tablespoon Smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon Sea salt
Whisk (or shake) the spices together until fully combined. Store in a cool room temperature, dry space for 3-6 months.

Notes

Form a paste: Mix the homemade spice rub with a little olive oil to form a paste/marinade to season the chicken. This will help the spice rub stick to the outside of the chicken and is an easy way to prevent the seasoning from burning.
Go light on salt: Add kosher salt or sea salt sparingly to this spice mix. With homemade spice blends, it is best to have a low base level of salt so that you can adjust the salt according to the dish you are making. Some recipes use ingredients with higher salt levels, and you do not want the rub to make your chicken recipe extra salty.
Keep away from moisture: Avoid holding your spice jar over a steaming pot or pan when seasoning or cooking. Excess moisture will cause the spice to clump together.
Shelf life: Keep in mind, that the shelf life of your homemade seasonings depends on how fresh the individual spices are, that you are using.

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