Step 1

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk or stir until well blended.

Step 2

To use, generously rub over chicken thighs, breasts, drumsticks, or tenders or a whole chicken before cooking. You can first rub some olive oil over the chicken to help the rub stick to the meat better.

Step 3

For the most flavor, let the rub marinate on the meat for 1 hour (and up to 12 hours) in the refrigerator before cooking. Discard any rub that has come in contact with raw chicken or your hands when rubbing on the chicken.

Step 4

Cook chicken as desired, such as in the oven, on the grill or in an air fryer, Instant Pot or slow cooker.