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Mexican Dry Rub for Chicken

Published: May 5, 2022 · Modified: Dec 29, 2022 by Nicole B.

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5 minutes

This Mexican dry rub for chicken is a little bit spicy, salty and full of the delicious umami flavors typical of Mexican cuisine. Rub it on boneless, skinless chicken breast for tacos and fajitas or mix it into ground chicken!

Mexican chicken seasoning being mixed in a glass bowl.
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What’s in the dry rub?

Mexican dry rub ingredients on a plate.
You need chili powder seasoning, oregano, chipotle powder, salt, onion powder and garlic powder to make the dry rub.

What does this dry rub taste like?

This spice rub is inspired by the bold and delicious flavors of Mexican cuisine we all know and love. Chili powder seasoning and oregano provide the backbone of the flavor profile, salt, garlic and onion powder add savory substance and 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 it into ground chicken.

To use it on chicken breast, rub the meat evenly with a little bit of mild olive oil, then press it into the rub until evenly covered on all sides. Grill, broil, roast or bake the spice-rubbed chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. The dry rub will create a nice crust on chicken breast that has not only great flavor but also a great texture.

Spice-rubbed, cooked chicken breast on a cutting surface.

How to store it:

Store this dry rub in an airtight container in the kitchen pantry for up to 4 months.

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Mexican chicken seasoning being mixed in a glass bowl.

Mexican Dry Rub for Chicken

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This easy Mexican dry rub is great on boneless, skinless chicken breast or as a seasoning blend for ground chicken.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories (estimated) 5 kcal

Equipment:

  • measuring spoons
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients:
  

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder seasoning*
  • 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.

Notes:

*Chili powder seasoning is a spice blend usually made from ground chili peppers, cumin, oregano, dried garlic and salt.
How to use the dry rub: Use this dry rub on boneless, skinless chicken breast or mix it into ground chicken.

Nutrition Information (Estimated):

Calories: 5kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSodium: 154mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.3gCalcium: 6mg

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: mexican dry rub, mexican dry rub for chicken, mexican spice rub

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