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    Home » Condiments » Best Chicken Seasoning Recipe

    Sep 10, 2022

    Best Chicken Seasoning Recipe

    Published on Sep 10, 2022. Updated on Sep 22, 2021. By Tayo. This post may contain affiliate links. See Disclosure. 2 Comments

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    Say hello to flavorful chicken every time with this super easy homemade chicken seasoning recipe! This seasoning blend is perfect for grilled, roasted, or air-fried chicken thighs, breasts, or wings!

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    I have been on a low-carb diet for many years, so my family eats a lot of chicken. Chicken is so versatile, and there are a dozen ways to enjoy it. I love this easy, all-purpose chicken seasoning because it goes great with different chicken parts, and it never disappoints.

    I prefer to make homemade seasonings rather than buy them because they taste fresher and contain fewer additives. Store-bought seasoning sometimes contains ingredients like monosodium glutamate and other hidden carbs. 

    Homemade spice blends are super easy to make. They often use ingredients most people already have in their pantry. I love that this recipe is also gluten-free and keto-friendly.

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    This easy chicken spice rub is the perfect seasoning for all your chicken dishes and has such a great flavor. This is by far the best seasoning recipe and the only one you'll ever need!

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    • What is chicken seasoning?
    • Is chicken seasoning healthy?
    • Ingredients Used
    • How To Make This Recipe
    • How to store
    • How to use chicken seasoning
    • Tips and variations
    • Frequently asked questions
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    What is chicken seasoning?

    Chicken seasoning is a dry mix of assorted herbs and spices usually used to season chicken before cooking it. So whether you're going to bake a whole chicken, air fry, or roast any cut of chicken, the spice blend will give you that delicious taste you can trust. 

    True, everyone has their personal preference in their spice mix, but the core spices used are generally about the same. 

    In addition, some of these spices are shared by other popular seasonings like taco seasoning, cajun seasoning, steak seasoning, or Jamaican jerk seasoning, so the flavor might be familiar.

    Is chicken seasoning healthy?

    Chicken seasoning is pretty healthy. It helps to stimulate the digestive system, and spices are an excellent antioxidant too. 

    If you're going to add more salt when cooking, be mindful that this chicken seasoning already contains salt, so you don't take in too much sodium.

    Ingredients Used

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    You only need a handful of spices for this homemade chicken seasoning blend recipe. This robust blend of spices imparts so much flavor in your chicken recipe and will have everyone begging for seconds!

    • Peppers: Cayenne pepper, black pepper, smoked paprika. You can increase or reduce the amount of cayenne pepper used depending on your preference.
    • Aromatics: Onion powder and garlic powder.
    • Herbs: Dried parsley and dried oregano.
    • Other ingredients: And last but not least, good old salt!

    How To Make This Recipe

    This chicken seasoning comes together very quickly.

    1. First, mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
    2. Store the mix in an airtight container for future use.
    3. Use about 1 tablespoon per pound of chicken in your recipes.
    chicken spice mix in a bowl

    How to store

    Store in an airtight container, preferably a spice jar, and keep in a cool, dry place.

    I got these cute little spice jars from amazon and this chicken seasoning recipe makes a great edible gift!

    How to use chicken seasoning

    There are different ways to use this simple chicken seasoning recipe. Use it on a whole rotisserie chicken or on individual chicken parts.

    Whether you're grilling your chicken, air frying, or roasting, coat it with this spice mix. This is the best way to get delicious savory chicken every time without fail! To use this homemade seasoning, use a tablespoon of seasoning for every pound of meat.

    An easy way to use this dry rub is to rub the chicken all over with a bit of olive oil to ensure the spices stick to it. Then, sprinkle your chicken seasoning on the chicken pieces and rub it in, making sure the spice mix gets on it evenly. Make sure the chicken is at room temperature before using the seasoning.

    For chicken breasts, if you're not using skinless chicken breasts, make sure you liberally rub the spices under the skin.

    Use this spice mix with these easy poultry dinners!

    Air Fryer Chicken Breast

    Crispy Skin Baked Chicken Drumsticks

    Air Fryer Turkey Wings

    Ghost Pepper Wings

    homemade chicken seasoning mix in a container

    Tips and variations

    • If you enjoy really spicy food, add a lot of pepper spices to your chicken seasoning. If you don't, however, you can use only just a little.
    • Use this spice mix as a wet rub by mixing with a little olive oil, soy sauce, or vinegar.
    • You can add lime or orange peels to your spice mix to give it a slightly tangy flavor.

    Frequently asked questions

    Is chicken seasoning the same as poultry seasoning?

    Yes, chicken seasoning is also called poultry seasoning sometimes. However, despite the name, it can also be used to season various meats. One thing to note is that chicken seasoning is sometimes mistaken for chicken bouillon.

    Chicken bouillon is a cube form of certain spices that are chicken-flavored. The idea of chicken bouillon is to give the meal a chicken taste.

    Is chicken seasoning gluten-free?

    Yes, sometimes, store-bought chicken seasoning might have gluten in it. The best way to ensure yours doesn't have any gluten is to make the chicken seasoning yourself.

    It is quick and easy to make, and you probably already have all or most of the spices and herbs in your spice drawer. Most of the spices in the mixture can be found in your local grocery store if you do not already have them at home.

    Enjoy your chicken dinner with these low-carb veggies and salads!

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    chicken seasoned with homemade spice rub

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    Chicken Seasoning Recipe

    Say hello to flavorful chicken every time with this super easy homemade chicken seasoning recipe! This seasoning blend is perfect for grilled, roasted, or air-fried chicken thighs, breasts, or wings!
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    Course: Condiments & Spices
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 1 minute
    Total Time: 1 minute
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 6kcal
    Author: Tayo Oredola
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    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoon smoked paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or ½ teaspoon if you like spicy food
    • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
    • 2 tablespoon onion powder
    • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
    • 1 tablespoon black pepper
    • 3 tablespoon garlic powder
    • 2 tablespoon salt

    Instructions

    • Mix all ingredients together.
    • Store in an airtight container.
    • Use about 1 tablespoon per pound of chicken.

    Notes

    This recipe serves 12 and each serving is 1 tablespoon and contains 0 net carbs.
    • If you enjoy really spicy food, add a lot of pepper spices to your chicken seasoning. If you don't, however, you can use only just a little.
    • Use this spice mix as a wet rub by mixing with a little olive oil, soy sauce, or vinegar.
    • You can add lime or orange peels to your spice mix to give it a slightly tangy flavor.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 6kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1164mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Sandera says

      November 05, 2022 at 11:53 am

      this recipe does not tell how to cook chicken such as temperature or how long

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      • Tayo says

        November 07, 2022 at 4:36 pm

        It's a chicken seasoning recipe, not a chicken recipe. You can use the search bar to search for several chicken recipes on my site.

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