This Mexican dry rub for chicken is a little bit spicy and full of the delicious flavors typical of Mexican cuisine. Rub it on boneless, skinless chicken breast for tacos and fajitas or mix it into minced chicken or ground turkey.
What's in the dry rub?
This spice rub is inspired by the bold and delicious flavors of Mexican cuisine. Chili powder and oregano provide the backbone of the flavor profile and salt, garlic and onion powder add savory substance. Chipotle powder adds a bit of heat and just a hint of smokiness.
How to use it:
Use this dry rub on boneless, skinless chicken breast or mix into ground chicken or ground turkey.
To use it on chicken breast, rub the meat with mild olive oil, then sprinkle with the dry rub. Grill, broil or bake the chicken. The rub will create a nice crust that has great flavor and also a great texture.
How to store it:
Store this dry rub in an airtight container in the kitchen pantry for up to 4 months.
More delicious chicken dry rubs:
- Smoked Paprika Chicken Rub5 Minutes
- Mediterranean Spice Rub for Chicken5 Minutes
- Dry Rub for Chicken Wings in the Oven55 Minutes
- Curry Rub for Chicken Breast5 Minutes
Did you make this recipe? Please let me know how you liked it in the comments below! Thank you!
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Mexican Dry Rub for Chicken
Equipment:
- measuring spoons
- mixing bowl
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder*
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl until well combined.
Ali
Really enjoyed this rub—made the best chicken! I mixed the rub with some olive oil and “marinated” it for an hour and a half and then pan fried it. Very flavorful, used it in a Mexican bowl with rice, corn, red onion, avocado, and black beans and a local restaurant’s “dang” sauce. I did add a little black pepper because I wanted to and upped the salt and chipotle powder (I made 9 servings for 2 lbs of chicken, 1/2 tsp black pepper and 1 tsp each of salt and chipotle powder).
Nicole B.
That sounds fantastic, Ali! Thanks so much for making this recipe and for leaving a comment, I'm very happy to hear you enjoyed it!