chicken spice rub

An easy grilled chicken recipe that only takes 20 minutes! Full of flavor from an epic spice rub, it's the BEST grilled chicken you'll ever make.

Juicy Grilled Chicken Recipe With Homemade Spice Rub

chicken breasts

garlic powder

cumin

coriander

smoked paprika

sea salt

ground black pepper

olive oil

Juicy Grilled Chicken Recipe with Homemade Spice Rub

Prepare grill

Make chicken spice rub

In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, sea salt, pepper, and olive oil. Mix until combined.

Make chicken spice rub: In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, sea salt, pepper, and olive oil. Mix until combined.

The BEST Grilled Chicken Recipe with Spice Rub

Prep chicken

Rub mixture over both sides of the chicken.

Prep chicken: Rub mixture over both sides of the chicken.

Grill

Place chicken on grill and grill each side for 4-6 minutes depending on thickness. You just want to make sure there is no pink in the middle.

Grill: Place chicken on grill and grill each side for 4-6 minutes depending on thickness. You just want to make sure there is no pink in the middle.

Rest &amp; Serve

Let your chicken rest for 5 minutes, then serve!

Woooow.....Homemade!!! It’s the only thing that taste good! And so easy to do…

I think I will look for these and try your recipe this weekend. Thank you for sharing!

Dang Thai from Embeya!

This chicken was really good. I doubled it and had very little leftovers. The marinade was very good and left a nice glaze on the chicken. This one’s a keeper!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this recipe!! Perfect chicken to add to salads, pasta or as a meal. I make it at least once a week.

Great flavor! This is a keeper. Thank you!!

Just WOW. absolutely delicious not too spicy and not too dull. Just the right amount of flavor. Made a bunch for a Memorial Day party and EVERYONE raved about my chicken! Super impressed.

Amazingly good flavor for such a simple recipe!  The grilling instructions were spot-on and created juicy, tender chicken. Yum!

This was delicious.  I added a half teaspoon of Desert Heat from Buffalo Wild Wings for a smidge of heat.  We really enjoyed it.

GIRRRRRRL! These were so amazing. You’re amazing for putting this all together. Thanks A lot.

Not too hot, not too spicy, grandkids and all enjoyed, also quick and easy!

This looks delicious! I’m always looking for new ways to make chicken more flavorful. This seems perfect.

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The BEST Grilled Chicken Recipe you’ll ever have! Full of flavor from an easy spice rub, moist, and done in less than 20 minutes!

For Recipe: https://www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/the-best-grilled-chicken-recipe-with-spice-rub/

This homemade dry rub is the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and spicy, made with everyday ingredients.  This rub for chicken leaves a beautifully caramelized crusty and crackly exterior.  It is the perfect rub for grilled chicken or chicken that is smoked, oven-baked, or cooked in the Air Fryer or Instant Pot.  I&#039;ve used it on chicken breasts, chicken wings, chicken quarters, and chicken legs.  But that&#039;s not all; it is so versatile; it can be used as a BBQ rub for pork.

Dry Rub For Smoked Chicken

brown sugar

tbsp Roasted garlic and peppers seasoning

paprika

tsp chili powder

tsp seasoning salt

½ tsp black pepper

Place all the spices in a small bowl or a glass jar with a lid and shake gently to combine.

Sprinkle dry rub on meat liberally with a spoon, or place a couple of teaspoons of rub on a plate and roll the meat in it to coat.  Cover all areas, top, bottom, and sides.  If not grilling or smoking the meat right away, place it in the fridge until you are ready to cook it.

Store in an airtight jar or a Ziploc bag in a cool, dry place.

next time instead of saying 3 breasts, put the pounds, they come in all sizes.... This just leaves room for an under seasoned or over seasoned chicken.... looks good though.... needed more salt.....

These are the prettiest chicken breasts ever! I love how packed they are with spices, I know my husband would love this!

We were hungry and I was trying to find something different for the chicken breasts in the frig.  AMAZING!!!  We will definitely be making this again.  I have been drooling over the other recipes on your blog and can't wait to give them a try too. Thank you!

I don't normally comment on recipes, but I just made this chicken and it was absolutely mouth-wateringly delicious I couldn't help but rate it 5 stars. I added a bit of chili to it for heat and it was soo good I ate half a breast before my husband got home!

Made this tonight - super yummy! Didn't have any coriander so I used thyme - yum yum yum!

Made this tonight and it was delicious! Thanks so much for a keeper recipe!

Love this rub! It's become a staple in my house. I didn't have smoked paprika so I substituted with 1/4t regular ground paprika &amp; 1/4t ground chipotle. So good!

OMG!!! Just made this tonight with roasted broccoli, cauliflower, and sweet potatoes...and it was SPECTACULAR!! So tasty and a nice twist on grilled chicken.
Thank you for sharing, this is definitely part of our rotation now :)

Your rub was absolutely amazing. I did not have any coriander so I substituted it with parsley and I added a little Rosemary because I love The flavor, like you love smoked Paprika😏my son cleaned his plate. This will become part of our normal recipes thank you so much

Made this recipe with a spinach salad and an avacado. So good! I didn't have coriander and it was still delicious.

Came across this recipe today because I was looking for a healthier chicken recipe for the grill. Made it tonight. Loved it SO much! Going to be the 'go to' recipe in our house now! Hands down the BEST grilled chicken I've ever made. Everyone said it was SO good! Thank you!!

Guess what just happened? I'll tell ya what just happened! I made this chicken and it is wonderful! This morning I cut up the chicken breast into small chunks and sprinkle the  rub all over it and put it in the fridge until I got home this evening and cooked it. Added a little canola oil to a pan. It's raining here in Dallas so I'm not grilling tonight. But tossed it in the skillet to cook and it's holy cow amazing. I'm shredding the left overs for chicken tacos tomorrow night. Thank you!!!!!

This chicken was delish! I didn't mix the ingredients in the bowl, I just sprinkled them on the chicken, and drizzled the oil over the top, and I was all out of coriander, so I just chopped up some fresh cilantro and sprinkled it on top. Will be having again and again. Thanks.

WOW...All these comments about how good this looks and nobody has made it!!!

You we're right... this is THE BEST chicken spice rub! We  made it last night. It was so easy, as we already had all of the ingredients on hand. And it was so good!!! It's our new go-to rub. Thank you!

This rub was fantastic!  Will definitely make again and again.  Thanks for a quick and tasty recipe!

Delicious recipe. Thank you for sharing such an amazing and easy recipe, I had a great time making this delicious recipe, a must try dish for everyone. Please keep sharing such quick and easy recipes. Also, check my collection of similar healthy and which can be made quickly and tastes heavenly.

This rub just works. Easy peasy. Instant delight.

Used this spice blend on the chicken breast I grilled tonight and really liked the flavor. Would absolutely use again.

This chicken was one of the best I have ever cooked. Thank you so much for this recipe.

I stumbled upon this recipe searching for the best grilled chicken and holy crap this is so yummy!! It was absolutely delicious!! I've been looking for a new grilled chicken for dinners and it was a hit! Thank you for sharing ♥️

Oh wow. I never leave comments but I made this last night and I'm literally counting down to when I can eat the leftovers today! Amazing!! 👍👍

You've certainly gotten enough of these comments already... but, holy moly this was good.  Way better than I expected.  My husband even grilled up a burger for me because I thought it would just be "regular old grilled chicken". So wrong.  Thanks for a new regular in our recipe collection!

Loved it!! So delicious with some roasted veggies!

Honestly the best grilled chicken recipe!!

LOVE THIS RECIPE!  It is the best chicken. I have even fixed it and I overcooked it and it was still great. I have told everyone about it and they love it too!  Great as an entree but I like to make ahead and freeze then use some for salads at work.

I've made this twice, and my husband absolutely loves it.  He has made specific comments about it being so good.  Thanks for an easy chicken seasoning!

Delicious, tried this tonight on chicken thighs because I didn't have time for marinating, I will definitely be using it again. Simple, fast, and    makes grilled meat even better. thanks for sharing.

Did this with chicken thighs. The wife and I loved it! Very good.

We loved this so much it featured on our Best Grilled Chicken Recipes !! https://www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/the-best-grilled-chicken-recipe-with-spice-rub/

So fast and easy to make this dish! I will make it on this Friday for the BBQ party. Can't wait for it!

I've just tasted with my parents. They loved it and they just wanna say "awesome" thanks

Just tried this rub with the family!  AMAZING!  You nailed the amount of salt - not too much, just right!  I added 1/2tsp of ancho chile powder, which was subtle, but complementary.  Thanks for sharing this recipe!!

Definitely The BEST Grilled Chicken recipe that I made, the chicken was at its perfect point. Thank you

It's amazing! I just randomly found your blog looking for this recipe. Awesome! Good for you!

I just made this recipe tonight and everyone loved it! Very easy and delicious! Thank you!

This was wonderful! Never knew that those flavors would come out as they did in this beautiful dish! Follow the recipe word for word!!!

I have made this recipe many times over without changing anything. Sometimes I use chicken thighs. I have baked in the oven as well but grilling is the best. It is the BEST!

Krista,  thanks for sharing! Saved my butt on a quick impulsive idea for a dinner side!

Krista,  thank you for sharing this! I have made this so many times. Everyone that tries it, loves it!

I added some herbs to it, thyme and basil. 1/4tsp hot chilli powder for kick. Ranch sauce on the side. Mixed some in. 9/10 with veggies garlic and onions in a wok.

Delicious!  Had two packets of thinly cut chicken breasts (strips) so doubled some of recipe (not salt nor garlic) and put less cumin, per preference.  This is a new favorite!  Thanks for sharing!

I love this recipe! Made it 2 times already! Thank you so much!

Outrageously good.  I add a few things like a bit of Chipotle or African Cayenne to give a touch of ''zing''.  I have a dual infra-red and conventional bbq so I zap it about 90 seconds on each side at over 1000 degrees then wrap and seal it in foil on the top shelf, about a 400 deg bbq for 7-12 mins, depending on breast size.   I use my handy=dandy remote reading thermometer and as soon as it hits 160F it's outta there........gains a few more deg to make 165.  It will dry out very quickly if you cook it too long.  When cooked just long enough, it is incredibly flavorful, tender and juicy.   Our favorite way to serve is on a hollowed out Costco Kirkland sandwich roll with a mayo/chipotle power dressing.   It was so good I bought bulk qtys of the ingredients, made a 5 pound batch (thats A LOT of chicken breasts) and gave it to friends as gifts.  They're still thanking me (probably campaigning for more truth be known).  While the ingredients are fairly plebeian, the recipients think its made of cardamom and saffron......  I also added a bit more salt, a finer grain kosher as I like the crusting effect on the high temp bbq.  I can't thank you enough for this recipe, it is now the only way we care to eat chicken, at least grilled.

Nice rub.   The coriander gives it a unique and savory flavor.  Used an indoor grill pan.  Chicken came out moist and delicious!

Yassss sis! Thanks for the recipe! 🔥🔥 One of my first to actually come out the way it should. FYI, I pan seared and baked mine in the absence of a grill.

Tried this recipe this weekend, It rocked my home!! Loved my kids.

I made this last night for my very health conscious son and it was so flavorful (and quick &amp; easy)!  Going into our weekday rotation.  Thank you!

I love to cook. Finding and updating new menu recipes every day makes me more interested and interested in my work. Today's my lucky day, The BEST Grilled Chicken Recipe with Spice Rub is great, just follow the instructions and everything is easy, I like that. Thanks for your sharing

Last week tried the recipe with Spice Rub, It was awesome!! Thank you for the wonderful recipe.

I don't like the fennel, can I take it off. Also, where do I find smoked paprika? Thank you

Krista,, it’s awesome! I cannot wait to try this. I bet it makes the house smell divine and tastes incredible!

I live on the island of Tenerife. Here they are selling smoked red ground pepper and any salt, many American sets of spices. I am fond of grilling fish. But be sure to try your recipe. Thanks in advance!

It’s amazing! I just randomly found your blog looking for this recipe. Awesome! Good for you! Keep writing like this !!

Look yummy! One of my favorite Grilled Chicken, nice to see your recipe, easy to follow, will cook this for family this weekend. Thanks you!

Awesome food. I love your recipe. It is so great and simple. I  love to eat chicken. It reminds me of when I was a kid. I eat this dish a lot until I'm full. Now, I still love to eat it. I also love cooking this chicken, previous times it was not what I expected. Yesterday, I followed your recipe and I had a delicious meal. I will make this this weekend. Great, thanks a lot for the good and helpful article. Great. Yummy...

Excellent recipe! Thanks for sharing! Meant to make this for meal prep this week.  Couldn’t keep the family out of it.  Out of 6 chicken breast, only 2 made it to refrigerator.  Everyone raved about how good the chicken was.

Rating it 5 stars coz the recipe came out to be really amazing. Thanks for sharing.

Hello, made this multiple times and tastes great. Planning g on making today and will omit the cayenne, too spicy for my 4 yo. I was wondering if this could be baked in the oven and at which temp and how long?

I really like this. I added a lime and some sriracha bc I like a bit of spice. Thanks for the recipe!

that was awesome. thanks again and keep it up

Amazing! I love the recipe so much. Thank you for sharing.
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What an awesome dish!!!. Thank you for sharing. I love your recipe very much. I think your dish is very delicious. I will make this recipe for my family and my friend. I hope you have more recipe like this.

Looks yummy. I've tried to make this for my family, and  my family really love it.  I will introduce your recipe for my friends. Thank you so much. I love it.

Wow, your recipe is so awesome. I have never known this recipe. Thanks for sharing. I will try to follow your recipe and I hope it looks delicious as your picture. I will share this recipe for my friends and my family. I think they love it too.

Excellent!  Although, I did cheat a little with some Cayenne pepper.

I have been cooking for my family for 25 years. Baked chicken never tasted so good. Thank you for teaching me how to brine! 

That looks delicious! Great combination of spices.

I tried my hand at making chicken breasts last night - and this recipe was so easy, I had the whole family coming back for more.

This is the easiest baked chicken recipe that is so flavorful and juicy. This homemade spice rub is perfect for oven baked chicken and makes it perfectly spiced. I am sharing my tips for making the best baked chicken.

Juicy Baked Chicken

Chicken Breasts *

Salt

Garlic Powder

Onion Powder

Chili Powder

Paprika *

Tablespoon Brown Sugar

Start by preheating the oven to 425 degrees. Prepare the chicken breast. If you are using thick chicken breasts, either butterfly the chicken by cutting in half lengthwise or use a mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken into thinner pieces. I prefer to buy the thin sliced chicken breasts.

Make the spice rub. In a bowl, stir together the salt, garlic, powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, and brown sugar.

Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Lightly drizzle the chicken with olive oil. Toss the chicken in the seasoning or press into the chicken, coating both sides of the chicken. Place on the baking sheet.

Bake for 14-18 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts. A meat thermometer is so helpful to determine when the chicken is done. The chicken is fully cooked at 165 degrees. You want to ensure that it is fully cooked and no longer pink.

Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This is an important step to allow the juices to seep into the chicken.

OPTIONAL: if you want more of a sear on your chicken, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drizzle with oil. Cook the chicken for 2 minutes per side. Then transfer to the baking sheet to continue to cook in the oven. If you cook the chicken this way, you may lose some of the spices as they will fall into the skillet. You will also need to cook it for less time in the oven since the cooking process was already started.

If you want extra juicy and flavorful chicken, melt 4 Tablespoons of salted butter in a bowl. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of minced fresh parsley. Drizzle over the chicken when serving.

Excellent flavors 
Only suggestion is to bake for 30

It’s a keeper! Super simple to whip up, juicy, and delicious. When I make it again, I think I’ll try a honey drizzle instead the garlic butter sauce. I served w mashed potatoes and whole green beans and a bowl of sliced  cukes for crunch. TY

Since I don’t have a grill this is the easiest way for me to cook chicken! I love it!

Thanks for making chicken so easy to make! Amazing!

Thank you for this amazing recipe! My chicken turned out wonderful!

Absolutely LOVED this recipe! It was so simple to make and it was awesome how quick it took. Loved the leftover chicken too! Great on salads, bowls, and pasta.

This chicken was so easy to make!! It turned out perfectly seasoned and so juicy!

I think we all want more Protein in our diets these days.  I know I'm trying to do more.  This sounds so easy and looks delicious too.  This is one of those recipes you can make more than you need and then make a beautiful Chicken Salad with it for the next days lunch.  I can't wait to make this, and The Chicken Salad too....

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