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Sweet Chili Chicken Rub
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5 from 2 votes

Sweet Chili Chicken Rub

Sweet and savory collide for a delicious and beautiful chicken flavoring!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken, spice rub
Servings: 4
Calories: 100kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp cayenne optional
  • ½ cup oil

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together all spices and sugars.
    2 tsp chili powder, 2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • Dip chicken in oil, then rub all over with spice mix until covered.
    1/2 cup oil, 4 chicken breasts
  • You can also leave the chicken for up to an hour in the fridge before cooking for a more intense flavor, or cook immediately.
  • To bake: Bake chicken at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°.
    To grill: Cooking times will vary with grill temperature. Flip chicken every 5 minutes and grill until internal temperature reaches 165°
    To air-fry: Cook at 370° for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken, then cook for 5-7 minutes more, or until internal temperature reaches 165°

Notes

Adapted from The Good, the Bad, and the Quirky

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal