This cinnamon chili spice rub has great flavor from chili powder (chili peppers, cumin, oregano, garlic, salt), cinnamon and Hungarian paprika. The cinnamon flavor is subtle but unmistakable and turns this spice rub into something out of the ordinary.

Cinnamon chili spice rub in a glass bowl.

Use it on roasted butternut squash or roasted poultry:

This rub works great with vegetables that have a natural sweetness, such as butternut squash. Because there's no sugar in the rub itself, the sweet flavor of the squash is perfectly balanced and doesn't become overpowering.
The rub is also great for roasting chicken or turkey, especially chicken and turkey breast. (You can use it on skin-on and skinless cuts.)

Chili powder, Hungarian paprika, cinnamon and salt. — Photo shows all spice rub ingredients. See amounts in the full recipe below.

Serving suggestion:

If you're using the rub on butternut squash, I recommend to serve the squash with steaks seasoned with this espresso steak rub. The combination of flavors is delicious!

Full Recipe

Author: Nicole B.

Cinnamon Chili Spice Rub Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Makes a little more than 1 ½ tablespoons. I recommend to use about 1 teaspoon per 4 ounces of butternut squash or poultry.

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Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: 4

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Equipment:

measuring spoons
mixing bowl

Ingredients:

▢ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
▢ 2 teaspoons chili powder
▢ 1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
▢ ½ teaspoon table salt

Method:

Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix until well combined.
Store in an airtight container in a dark, cool and dry place, such as the kitchen pantry.

Recipe notes:

How to use this spice rub on butternut squash: Peel and cube butternut squash, then toss with a little bit of vegetable oil and the spice rub. Roast on a baking sheet in the oven at 400 degrees F.

How to use this spice rub on poultry: Pat the meat dry using paper towels, then rub with a little bit of vegetable oil. Sprinkle the dry rub on the meat, then roast in a hot cast iron pan in the oven at 400 degrees F.

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