5 Best Dry Rub Recipes for Chicken

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1. Basic Dry Rub

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2. Smoky Chipotle

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3. Mediterranean

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4. Lemon Pepper

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4. Buffalo

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Perfectly Pairing Side Dishes

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Five Best

DRY RUB RECIPES

For Chicken

1. Basic Dry Rub

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2. Smoky Chipotle

3. Mediterranean

Filled with savory flavor from garlic and onion powder countered with the classic herby flavor from Greek cooking.

4. Lemon Pepper

The KEY to making this dry rub is zesting the lemon first and then spreading it out on parchment paper so the zest completely dries out.

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4. Buffalo

I saved the best for last; this rub is my pride and joy! This rub adds all the same flavors without the sauce! Packed with heat.

Perfectly Pairing Side Dishes

Homemade Baked Beans

Crispy Garlic Potatoes

Creamy Mashed Cauliflower