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Of course, we could not give you a BBQ chicken rub recipe without firing up the grill and showing you how to make BBQ chicken, or you may try our bet recipe of a BBQ Chicken Sandwich. We used chicken drumsticks, but feel free to use any part of the chicken you desire. However, don't forget to adjust the cooking time as needed.
First, we coated the chicken drumsticks with oil, then seasoned them liberally with the dry rub and let them marinate for 30 minutes. Next, we cooked the chicken on a hot grill until it was slightly charred to create the most delicious chicken that would pair well with a salad, cauliflower rice, or whatever side you desired.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Smoked Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
- 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 2 teaspoons Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 2 teaspoons Dried Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 8 Chicken Drumsticks
- 4 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Canola Oil

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