Indian Chicken Rub
This is a mix of spices for chicken. It uses common powders to give the meat a strong scent and taste.
You can use this rub on many parts of the bird. It adds a warm heat to the food.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 5, 2026Share
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Description
This is a mix of spices for chicken. It uses common powders to give the meat a strong scent and taste.
You can use this rub on many parts of the bird. It adds a warm heat to the food.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 15
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons garlic powder, or more to taste
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon garam masala, or more to taste
0.25 teaspoon rubbed sage
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch ground ginger
Instructions
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Put 2 tablespoons each of smoked paprika, chili powder, curry powder, ground cumin, and garlic powder in a bowl. Add 2 teaspoons each of ground turmeric, ground cardamom, ground coriander, and onion powder. Stir in 1 teaspoon each of dry mustard, fennel seeds, and garam masala. Mix in 0.25 teaspoon of rubbed sage and a pinch of ground ginger. Add salt and black pepper to taste. Stir all ingredients together.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 13 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 1g
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Sodium 9mg
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Total Carbohydrate 2g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 1g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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