Rub Recommnedation for split whole chickens

[Rich_91360]

Will be doing five whole chickens split in half tomorrow.  Seeking a rub recipe.  Will not be brining.  Will temp cook @ 250F
thanks

[Tenpoint5]

The best answer I can give is Jan's Rub

[KyNola]

Jan's Dry Rub was originally formulated specifically for poultry.  Turns out it's good on just about everything.

[pensrock]

I agree, Jans rub, But I think next time I make it I will make Jans spicy rub.

[lumpy]

When you guys have used Jan's rub did you brine the birds?


Thanks

Lumpy

[TestRocket]

The last chickens I did I just used garlic pepper, salt, onion powder and thyme inside and out. It was very good!

[KyNola]

Lumpy,
I've done them both ways and except for the brined bird being "maybe" a little more moist, I couldn't tell a big difference.  The Jan's Rub somehow helps to retain the juiciness in my opinion.