Hey Grill Hey Chicken Rub
On August 28, 2024
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From breasts and thighs, to wings and whole birds, my Chicken Rub gives an herby hug to all your chicken while enhancing the natural flavor. Don’t let the name fool you, this stuff is also great for turkey, potatoes, and all your roasted veggies.
Hey Grill Hey Chicken Rub
If you love smoking and grilling chicken of any kind, then you already know about my Chicken Rub. I don’t need to tell you about how I carefully picked every quality ingredient in this signature blend of herbs and spices. You know all about how it turns that bland, old chicken recipe into everyone’s favorite night of the week. But maybe, just maybe you didn’t know you can use it when the recipe doesn’t call for it. You might not know it’s also pretty tasty on a lot more than chicken. Yeah, that’s right. This savory rub gives a little oomph to any veggie you can shake it at. It also adds a flavor blast to fish, pork loin, or any other protein that needs some herby love.
This isn’t a recipe post (but I’m sure you could find one in your Rub Recipes). It’s just a handy reference if you want to learn what else you can use your Chicken Rub on. If you’re ready to increase your backyard BBQ hero status, it starts with what’s in the bottle.
Flavor Profile: What’s Inside
Like everything I put my name on, this rub contains only high-quality ingredients. You won’t find any MSG or artificial additives here. What you will find is a medley of dried spices, including garlic, onion, rosemary, thyme, and even some lemon peel. A touch of cayenne pepper and smoked paprika will give all your chicken a slight heat and an extra layer of smokiness.
Put it all together, and you’ve got a perfectly-balanced blend that brings the flavor without hogging the glory from your chicken. If you like your chicken and other meats infused with rich notes of herby goodness, then Chicken Rub has everything you want.
The Perfect Chicken Rub
Yes, the ingredients of this rub are outstanding on all kinds of proteins and vegetables, its true purpose in life is chicken. Need to take the flavor of those chicken breasts from bland to glamorous? Hit it with a healthy dose of this stuff. Want to enhance the already rich, deep, tender taste of your chicken thighs? You already know what to do. Seriously, from wings to whole birds, this rub right here will do the trick. Here are some of my go-to chicken dishes to make at your next big gathering:
How to Use Chicken Rub
All the recipes in your Hey Grill Hey recipe library featuring Chicken Rub already give specific directions in the recipe card. All you have to do is select the recipe you want to make, then scroll down to the recipe card. You’ll find directions for how to use your seasoning, plus any special notes. You can usually swap it out evenly for my other rubs in most cases, or go 50/50. It makes a savory addition to any of my BBQ sauces for an all-new flavor profile.
You can also use Chicken Rub when crafting your own BBQ creations. When I’m testing out new recipes, I usually start with around 1 Tablespoon of rub per pound of meat, then adjust up or down from there. If you make the next great American chicken dish, then remember to come back and tell me about it in the comments.
Pairing Suggestions
I really love brining whole chickens and turkeys before seasoning them with Chicken Rub. Brining is a great way to help keep your chicken tender and juicy as it takes on all the rich smoke during cooking. If you want a simple brine great for all your poultry, then check out my Apple Spice Smoked Turkey Brine. Yes, the title says it’s for turkey (and boy oh boy, is it), but not just turkey. The sweet and savory notes this brine adds deep in your smoked chicken and other birds is something else.
Non-Chicken Chicken Rub Recipes
Not confusing at all, right? While I originally designed for chicken, I soon found the balance this seasoning provides makes it ideal for all kinds of recipes. Not only does it amp up the smokey flavor of turkey and other poultry, it also works wonders on veggies. Here are some of my favorite recipes to use this Chicken Rub with you might not expect, including some pork. I mean, just looking at them is making me want to fire up the smoker:
Everything Else
Smoked Turkey Wings with Gravy Dipping Sauce
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Grilled Red Potatoes
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Smoked Cornish Hens
Unlock Your Grilling Potential
Whether you’re looking to shake up your BBQ menu, or you want to make some classic chicken, I’m here to help you get your money’s worth from your Chicken Rub. To make it super simple for you to find great recipes, I put a whole collection of them together. You can access this treasure trove of chicken goodness whenever you like by scanning the QR code located on the back of your bottle of Chicken Rub.
Don’t forget to check back here frequently when you can’t decide what to make the family for dinner. I’m always updating this growing list with new recipes and old favorites that go great with this rub. I’ll make sure your grill menu has some variety.
Even More on Chicken Rub
Still not convinced you and Chicken Rub were meant to meet? Check out the video below where I talk about the flavorful ingredients that make up this rich and balanced rub. I also talk about some of my favorite ways you can use your seasoning, and even put it into action. Take a look:
I’ve also got videos just like this to give you the inside scoop on all my Hey Grill Hey products over on my YouTube channel. You can also find step-by-step instructional videos for my most popular recipes, grill and smoker care, and a whole lot more. While you’re there, check out my Shorts channel for some quick BBQ tips and ideas, and even some behind-the-scenes fun.
Don’t forget to share those herby, Chicken Rub results with us all. Make sure you tag @heygrillhey on Facebook and Instagram with some pretty pictures of your BBQ bounty.
