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Dirty Bird Rub Recipe
Sophia smith

Dirty Bird Rub Recipe

My Dirty Bird Rub Recipe is the ultimate homemade seasoning blend for chicken. It’s smoky, slightly sweet, with a little kick of heat, perfect for grilling, smoking, roasting, or even pan-frying chicken. With pantry-friendly spices like brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne, you can whip this up in just minutes and take your poultry to the next level.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Seasoning, Spice Blend
Cuisine: American BBQ
Calories: 15
Ingredients Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Dirty Bird Rub Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Granulated Sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¾ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Dry Mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Sage

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Notes

Required Kitchen Tools

When making my Dirty Bird Rub Recipe, the right kitchen tools will make the process stress-free and straightforward. Here's what I recommend:
  1. Mixing Bowl – Use a small to medium-sized bowl to combine the spices evenly.
  2. Measuring Spoons – Accuracy is key when mixing spice blends to balance flavours.
  3. Whisk or Spoon – Helps ensure the rub is thoroughly mixed without clumps.
  4. Airtight Container or Spice Jar – Store leftover rub to keep it fresh for weeks.
  5. Plastic Bag or Gloves (optional) – If you prefer, use disposable gloves or a resealable bag when rubbing the seasoning onto chicken to keep things neat.
Having these basic tools ensures your seasoning process is smooth and your rub stays fresh for your next BBQ session.