Description
This beer can chicken rub delivers smoky warmth, subtle sweetness, and a balanced savory finish that helps create crispy skin and juicy chicken on the grill. Made with simple pantry staples, this quick seasoning blend is perfect for whole beer can chicken, thighs, drumsticks, wings, or turkey legs. Mix it in seconds and keep a jar by the grill all summer for dependable backyard flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a small bowl.
- Stir until fully combined.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Sprinkle the rub evenly over the chicken and inside the cavity.
- Cook using the beer can chicken method on the grill until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature.
- Let the chicken rest before carving and serving.
Notes
For deeper flavor, rub the seasoning under the skin of the chicken as well as on the outside. If you prefer a smoky finish, swap half the paprika for smoked paprika. The rub can be mixed ahead and stored in an airtight spice jar for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Seasoning
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg