Easy Barbecue Chicken Rub.
You'll love this sweet and savory barbecue chicken rub! Take a few minutes to make this spice blend and enjoy the most delicious grilled chicken ever!
Ingredients
For the barbecue seasoning:
- 2 ½ Tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons cumin
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon onion powder
- 1 Tablespoon paprika
- ½ Tablespoon salt
- ¼ Tablespoon black pepper
For the chicken:
- 16 chicken drumsticks
- ⅓ cup olive oil
Instructions
Make the barbecue spice rub:
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Combine all dry ingredients in an airtight jar.
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Shake or stir to mix well.
Grill the chicken:
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Preheat the grill to medium heat.
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Place the chicken drumsticks in a large bowl and pour the olive oil over them. Toss to coat.
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Sprinkle the seasoning over the drumsticks. Use your hands to evenly distribute the seasoning, pulling back the skin and making sure some spice rub gets under the skin.
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Let the chicken sit with the spice rub on it for about 10 minutes.
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Place the seasoned chicken legs on the preheated grill. Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes, turning once.
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Put the heat to low, and continue to cook for about 30 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 175 degrees when read with a meat thermometer.
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Remove the chicken from the grill, and let it rest for about 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Serving size is 2 drumsticks with barbecue seasoning and olive oil.
You can make this blend ahead of time and store in an airtight jar in a cupboard or pantry. This seasoning blend should stay fresh for about 2 months in an airtight container.
The brown sugar may make this spice rub clump together. Just use a knife to break it apart.