Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of Barbecue Dry Rubbed Chicken, a dish that transforms ordinary chicken breasts into a succulent masterpiece. With a homemade dry rub that perfectly balances sweet and spicy notes, this recipe is quick to prepare and ideal for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or enjoying a quick weeknight dinner. In just 20 minutes, you can serve up juicy, flavorful chicken that will impress your family and guests alike. Pair it with fresh pineapple salsa or your favorite sides for a delightful meal that checks all the boxes for taste and convenience.
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
- In a mixing bowl, combine paprika, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder to create the dry rub.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and pound them to an even thickness.
- Coat all sides of the chicken with the dry rub mixture.
- Preheat the grill to medium-low heat.
- Grill the coated chicken for 5-8 minutes per side until cooked through (no longer pink in the center).
- Let rest briefly before serving with fresh pineapple salsa.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 105mg