Yonedas Sweet Chicken & Rib Seasoning

Award-Winning Japanese-Inspired BBQ Rub for Chicken, Pork and Ribs

Bring balanced sweetness, savoury depth and a touch of smoky flavour to your barbecue with Yonedas Sweet Chicken & Rib Seasoning, available at You Need A BBQ in Sherwood Park, Alberta.

Formerly known as Yonedas Red, this signature Japanese-inspired seasoning is made to enhance the natural flavour of chicken and pork without overpowering the meat. Its blend of sugar, honey powder, garlic, onion, spices and savoury ingredients creates a sweet and flavourful coating that caramelizes beautifully when grilled, smoked, roasted or baked.

Whether you are preparing chicken thighs for competition, smoking a rack of ribs or grilling pork chops for dinner, Yonedas Sweet Chicken & Rib delivers dependable colour, flavour and balance.

Why Choose Yonedas Sweet Chicken & Rib?

• Award-winning Japanese-inspired seasoning

• Balanced sweet and savoury flavour

• Made especially for chicken, pork and ribs

• Contains honey, garlic, onion and smoke flavour

• Helps create an attractive caramelized exterior

• Suitable for grilling, smoking, roasting and baking

• Great for backyard cooking and competition-style BBQ

• Gluten-free

• Formerly sold as Yonedas Red

• Available in Canada from You Need A BBQ

What Does It Taste Like?

Yonedas Sweet Chicken & Rib delivers a balanced combination of:

• Sweet honey flavour

• Savoury garlic and onion

• Mild smoky character

• Salty and umami-rich depth

• A smooth, lightly caramelized finish

The seasoning is flavourful without being excessively spicy, making it a family-friendly choice for everyday meals, backyard barbecues and competition-inspired cooking.

What Is Yonedas Sweet Chicken & Rib Best Used On?

This versatile BBQ seasoning is excellent on:

• Chicken thighs

• Chicken wings

• Chicken breasts

• Drumsticks

• Whole chicken

• Turkey

• Baby back ribs

• St. Louis-style pork ribs

• Pork chops

• Pork tenderloin

• Pork shoulder

• Pulled pork

• Pork belly

• Pork steaks

It can also be used on roasted vegetables, potatoes and other dishes that benefit from a sweet, savoury and lightly smoky seasoning.

How to Use Yonedas Sweet Chicken & Rib

Generously apply Yonedas Sweet Chicken & Rib Seasoning to all sides of the meat.

Allow the seasoned meat to rest for approximately 20 minutes before cooking. This gives the seasoning time to adhere to the surface and begin forming an even flavourful coating.

Grill, smoke, roast or bake the meat using your preferred cooking method.

For ribs or chicken, finish with a thin layer of your favourite BBQ sauce during the final stages of cooking for added shine and flavour.

Competition-Style Layering Tip

Use Yonedas Sweet Chicken & Rib as your main flavour layer, then add a light coating of Yonedas Boosted Chicken & Rib Seasoning to build deeper colour and a polished competition-inspired finish.

Try It in a Recipe

Use this seasoning to make Pork Belly and Pork Shoulder Pinwheels.

The recipe combines seasoned pork belly and pork shoulder with a sweet-and-spicy apple habanero glaze, then smokes the pinwheels until tender and caramelized.

Ingredients

Sugar, spice, salt, maltodextrin, honey powder (sugar, honey), disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, dehydrated garlic, dehydrated onion, smoke flavour, silicon dioxide and vegetable oil as manufacturing aids.

Always refer to the product packaging for the most current ingredient, allergen and nutritional information.

Gluten-Free / Sans Gluten

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yonedas Sweet Chicken & Rib spicy?

No. It has a primarily sweet and savoury flavour with mild smoky depth rather than strong heat.

Is this the same seasoning as Yonedas Red?

Yes. Yonedas Sweet Chicken & Rib was formerly known as Yonedas Red.

Is Yonedas Sweet Chicken & Rib gluten-free?

Yes, the product is labelled gluten-free. Always check the current package before use when managing an allergy or dietary restriction.

What meat is this seasoning best on?

It is designed primarily for chicken and pork. It works especially well on chicken thighs, wings, pork ribs, pork chops, tenderloin, pork belly and pork shoulder.

How long should the seasoning rest before cooking?

Allow the seasoning to rest on the meat for approximately 20 minutes before grilling, smoking, roasting or baking.

Can I use it for competition BBQ?

Yes. Its balanced flavour and attractive caramelization make it suitable for competition-inspired chicken and pork. It can also be layered with Yonedas Boosted Chicken & Rib for enhanced colour and presentation.

Can it be used in an oven or air fryer?

Yes. Yonedas Sweet Chicken & Rib can be used when grilling, smoking, roasting, baking or air-frying.

Where can I buy Yonedas Sweet Chicken & Rib in Canada?

Order online from You Need A BBQ or visit the store at #50, 100 Broadview Drive in Sherwood Park, Alberta. You Need A BBQ serves customers throughout Sherwood Park, Edmonton, Alberta and across Canada.

Available at You Need A BBQ

Shop Yonedas Sweet Chicken & Rib and the complete selection of Yonedas seasonings and sauces at You Need A BBQ.

You Need A BBQ carries premium BBQ rubs, sauces, grills, smokers, charcoal, pellets and outdoor-cooking accessories for backyard cooks and competition pitmasters.

Whether you are smoking ribs, grilling chicken wings or preparing a weeknight pork dinner, Yonedas Sweet Chicken & Rib provides balanced sweetness, savoury depth and dependable BBQ flavour.

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