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Mediterranean Spice Rub for Chicken

Published: Mar 9, 2022 · Modified: Dec 29, 2022 by Nicole B.

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5 minutes

This Mediterranean spice rub for chicken is incredibly flavorful and couldn’t be easier to make. It’s a mix of aromatic spices and herbs commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine that will take boneless, skinless chicken breast from ordinary to gourmet!

Mediterranean seasoning in a jar.
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What’s in the spice rub?

This spice rub is a blend of only 6 ingredients that work together amazingly well. Cumin, allspice and oregano make up the dominant flavors and are supported by black pepper, garlic and salt. Simply stir all ingredients together and your spice blend is ready to use.

Mediterranean spices on a plate.
You need black pepper, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, salt and allspice to make this Mediterranean spice rub.

What does Mediterranean spice rub taste like?

This Mediterranean spice rub has a fresh, earthy and lightly citrusy flavor.

How to use the spice rub:

This rub is excellent on boneless, skinless chicken breast. Simply rub it on the raw chicken breast, then grill on a grill or roast in a cast iron pan.

How to store it:

Store this spice rub in a jar in the kitchen cabinet. It will keep its flavor for at least 6 months.

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Mediterranean seasoning in a jar.

Mediterranean Spice Rub for Chicken

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This Mediterranean spice rub is incredibly flavorful, easy to make and perfect on boneless, skinless chicken breast.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Condiments and Sauces
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 12
Calories (estimated) 7 kcal

Equipment:

  • measuring spoons
  • glass jar with lid

Ingredients:
  

  • 1 tablespoon ground allspice
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • ½ tablespoon ground black pepper
  • ½ tablespoon dried oregano
  • ½ tablespoon salt

Instructions:
 

  • Mix all ingredients together and store in a jar in the kitchen cabinet.

Notes:

How to use: Rub this spice blend on raw boneless, skinless chicken breast, then grill or roast.

Nutrition Information (Estimated):

Calories: 7kcalCarbohydrates: 1.4gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.2gSodium: 292mgPotassium: 29mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.2gCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition values provided on this website are generated from a nutrition database and are estimates only. The accuracy of the nutrition information for any recipe on this website is not guaranteed. Nutrition values can vary quite a lot depending on which brands are used.

Keywords: mediterranean rub for chicken, Mediterranean seasoning, mediterranean spice rub

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