Chicken rub for smoking is essential for achieving that perfect blend of flavors and tenderness in your smoked chicken. The right rub can elevate your dish, enhancing the natural taste of the meat while adding a delightful crust. In 2025, the top chicken rubs for smoking include a variety of options, from sweet and spicy blends to herb-infused mixes, ensuring there's something for every palate. Whether you prefer a classic barbecue flavor or a more adventurous twist, these rubs will help you create mouthwatering smoked chicken that will impress your family and friends.
Traeger Pellet Grills SPC170 Chicken Rub with Citrus and Black Pepper
- Sweet & savory flavors that pair perfectly with chicken
- Notes of citrus, black pepper, paprika, & onion
- Kosher, GMO-free, & gluten-free
- Packaged in a stackable aluminum 9oz tin
$7.99
Kosmos Q Dirty Bird BBQ Rub - BBQ Seasoning for Smoking & Grilling Chicken, Turkey & More - Chicken Seasoning Bag for Juicy, Flavorful Meat - Savory Rub (16 oz)
- The Iconic Kosmos Q Dirty Bird BBQ Rub: Spicy, sweet & perfectly balanced, this bbq chicken rub is the bbq seasoning your next cut of meat needs; A flavor punch packed into a16 oz bag, our bbq seasonings and rubs will keep everyone coming back to the last bite
- Our Award-Winning Recipe Comes Home: Take control of your kitchen, next block party, or family gathering with chicken wing seasoning that will add moisture & unique spice to any meat; Dirty Bird is just as delicious as a burger seasoning, fish seasoning or beef seasoning
- Red Pepper Spice, Brown-Sugar Sweetness: This chicken wing dry rub seasoning packs a red-pepper punch that’s rounded off with a brown-sugar sweetness; Our bbq rubs for smoking and grill seasoning are proudly made with real spices for really good flavor
- Good Enough for Any Cut: Dirty Bird has always been a bbq seasoning that is flavorful enough to keep mouths watering; From rib rub seasoning to pork rub, Thanksgiving dinner to the neighborhood block party, this barbecue rub will make sure your meal is one to remember
- The Better Way to Season Your Meat: Our bulk dry rub bags ensure that Kosmos Q will always be the better way to season your meat; From brisket seasoning to pulled pork seasoning, our bbq rub seasoning is the ultimate go-to for every cut of meat, every time
$22.95
Lawry's Perfect Blend Chicken & Poultry Rub, 24.5 oz
- Features a blend of natural flavors and seasonings, including garlic and rosemary
- Perfect for weeknight meals
- Great for chicken and poultry
- Can be used for grilling, broiling, roasting and baking
- Also pairs well with ground beef for burgers
$9.98
Slap Yo Daddy BBQ Rub Seasoning Jailbird Chicken - Award-Winning Poultry Seasoning Chicken Rub for Grilling and Smoking From Pitmaster Harry Soo - No MSG, Gluten-Free - 12 oz
- Real Flavors from a BBQ Legend - Multi-award-winning BBQ Pitmaster Champion Harry Soo created these BBQ rubs and spices for smoking and grilling to turn your dishes into culinary masterpieces
- Try Jailbird Chicken - Break free from blandness with this sweet and zesty BBQ rub seasoning. Its playful mix of spices with a hint of citrus will make your chicken and turkey BBQ sing.
- MSG-Free, Gluten-Free - Unlike most other BBQ seasonings and rubs, Slap Yo’ Daddy blends are made without MSG or gluten for a sumptuous taste that’s made for everyone.
- More Than a BBQ Rub - Our BBQ dry rub for seasoning isn’t just for pork, beef, lamb, or poultry. Use it to create new flavors for popcorn, veggie sides, eggs, stews, or almost any savory meal.
- Artisanal Batches Made in the USA - Slap Yo’ Daddy BBQ rubs and sauces are hand-mixed in small batches in the USA with the finest ingredients based on Harry’s rigorous standards.
$21.95
Fire & Smoke Society Honey Garlic BBQ Rub | Seasonings and Rubs for Smoking and Grilling | Pulled Pork Ribs Chicken, Burgers, Dry BBQ Rubs Spices | Honey Garlic, Brown | M 6.5 oz
- Only the best ingredients: Honey Garlic seasoning is the perfect blend of salt, brown sugar, honey, garlic, paprika, black pepper and thyme. Use the BBQ dry rub as a steak seasoning, chicken seasoning, rib rub, brisket rub, pork rub, brisket seasoning, or on chicken thighs, turkey wings, rotisserie chicken, chicken burgers and wings. No Artificial Ingredients, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, MSG Free, Fat Free.
- Honey and garlic infused bbq delight: The beloved duo of honey and garlic meld with brown sugar and robust, savory notes including paprika, black pepper, and thyme.
- Versatile seasoning: Not just for pork, this versatile bbq seasoning is also a delicious garnish for chicken thighs, turkey wings, rotisserie chicken, chicken wings, chicken burgers and whole turkey.
- Elevate your culinary creations: Fire & Smoke Society is devoted to home cooks who love serving great food to family and friends. We work hard to create bold, memorable flavors and unique barbecue meat seasonings and rubs that delight customers on every level–and keep them coming back (for second helpings). Every Fire & Smoke Society spice rub is thoughtfully designed with delicious in mind.
- Unique flavor combinations: From our carefully selected ingredients and unique flavor combinations to the packages we put them in, Fire & Smoke Society barbecue seasonings are transporting; they take the guesswork out of meal planning and they make feasting fun.
$9.90
Heath Riles BBQ Rub - Apple Seasoning, Champion Pitmaster Recipe, Legendary Rubs For Smoking & Grilling, 70+ BBQ Championships, 12 oz.
- AUTHENTIC APPLE RUB: This rub is a secret blend of spices with a unique apple flavor that explodes in your mouth. Rub on any type of meat for a deliciously flavorful meal every time.
- PURE INGREDIENTS: Finally a bbq seasoning you can feel good about. We include only the ingredients that pack a flavorful punch, and none of the harmful ones that other spice companies do.
- AWARD-WINNING FLAVOR: With over 70 + championships & multiple perfect score category awards in MBN & KCBS, it's safe to say Heath Riles knows flavor.
- USE IT ON ANYTHING & EVERYTHING: Whether you use it as a chicken rub, pork rub, brisket rub, or rib rub, our award-winning seasonings are sure to wow your tastebuds and spice up a previously bland meal.
- MADE IN THE USA: All of our mouth-watering products are proudly made in America in the state of Mississippi.
$14.95
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Weber Honey Garlic Rub, 6.25 Ounce Shaker
- Don’t let the honey and brown sugar fool you, This rub’s sweetness is perfectly balanced
- Garlic, salt and sweet Chili peppers round out this expertly crafted and mouthwatering savory rub that’s ideal for pork or chicken
- Packed with flavor
- Gluten Free
- Kosher
$4.24
Stubb's Texas All-Purpose Rub, 12.2 oz
- A blend of black & red pepper, molasses, garlic, paprika and mesquite smoke
- Seasoning rub adds bold Texas BBQ flavor to steak, chicken, burgers or pork
- For all grilling occasions, from backyard barbecues to tailgates and block parties
- For barbecue done right, use Stubb’s Sauces, Rubs & Marinades
- C.B. Stubblefield opened Stubb’s Legendary Bar-B-Q in Lubbock, Texas in 1968, serving a plate of what he called "Love and Happiness"
$9.45
SuckleBusters Clucker Dust: Best Sweet & Spicy Chipotle Pepper Chicken Seasoning, Medium Heat, Gluten-Free, No MSG Shaker (14.5oz)
- Full flavored BBQ Rub with a mild to medium level of heat for Chicken
- Made for BBQ Chicken and has an excellent sweet and spicy flavor
- Season Chicken prior to grilling for a beautiful red BBQ color
$14.58
MeatSoHorny Maple Bourbon | BBQ Rub for Smoking and Seasoning | Steak, Chicken Dry Rub, Turkey Rub, Vegetables, Pork, Poultry | 12 Oz Bold Flavors Blend | No Added Gluten, Low Sugar, MSG-Free
- SWEET & SPICY MAPLE BOURBON RUB: The maple bourbon rub seasoning will get your meat all hot and sticky. It is the ultimate spices rub mix to liven up your bbq. Perfect for smoked chicken and wings seasoning, turkey, beef, butt rub or pork chops
- ALL-NATURAL, No Added Gluten & KOSHER: Our delicious seasoning blends are made in the USA with locally sourced ingredients like brown sugar, bourbon and maple flavor, paprika, pepper & cayenne. Clumping is normal. MSG free, Low Sugar, and keto friendly
- HOW TO RUB YOUR MEAT: Make a homemade bbq sauce and spice up your night. Apply maple bourbon seasoning to any kind of meat, poultry or vegetable. Massage very generously, it's as simple as that! Enjoy the killer flavor from the best smoking rubs!
- PERFECT YOUR GRILL GAME: Whether you are working with a prime rib brisket, thick legs or just need a dry rub seasoning for your chub, MeatSoHorny has the most tasty fire and smoke seasoning for your barbeque. We will turn your cookouts deviously YUM!
- NO RISK, NO QUESTIONS GUARANTEE: Our mission is to delight our customers with the best seasonings rubs and spices for cooking. If you are not happy with any of our products, just contact us and we'll gladly refund your money, no questions asked!
$14.99
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