Spicy Chicken Rub

 This spicy chicken rub is a great way to spice up your chicken.  Rub this on a whole chicken, chicken pieces or chicken strips.  If you want less heat, use less cayenne pepper. You can use this seasoning on fish, meats or vegetables as well.

Ingredients

1/4 c. + 1 Tbs. paprika
1/4 c. garlic powder
2 Tbs. salt
2Tbs. onion powder
2 Tbs. thyme
2 Tbs. cayenne pepper (More of less depending on the amount of heat you want)
2 Tbs. black pepper

Directions

In a bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, thyme, cayenne pepper and black pepper together.  

Pour into a container that has a tight-fitting lid.  

Rub this mixture over all sides of the chicken. Fry, bake or grill the chicken as usual.