Barbecue Dry Rubbed Chicken
Experience the smoky, sweet, and spicy delight of Barbecue Dry Rubbed Chicken – a perfect dish for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to lively weekend barbecues. This recipe features a homemade dry rub that infuses tender chicken with an irresistible flavor profile, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. In just 20 minutes, you can serve up juicy grilled chicken that pairs beautifully with refreshing sides like pineapple salsa or crisp coleslaw. Whether you’re firing up the grill or cooking on the stovetop, this quick and easy recipe brings bold flavors to your table without compromising time or effort.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2-3 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 chicken breasts
- 1–2 Tb paprika
- 2 Tb light brown sugar
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Combine all dry rub ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and pound them to an even thickness. Coat thoroughly with the dry rub.
- Preheat your grill over medium-low heat.
- Grill the chicken for 5-8 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Let rest briefly before serving with pineapple salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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