This homemade Chicken Seasoning blend is sure to spice up dinner. Rub on your chicken dishes to add delicious flavor to your meals.
Making seasoning blends at home saves money and is a great way to control whats going into the mix. A few of our other favorites are Jamaican jerk seasoning, french fry seasoning, chili seasoning and apple pie spice.
We eat a lot of chicken in our house. It’s a versatile protein that can be cooked up quickly. On busy nights it’s a no brainer to pop in the air fryer or oven for an easy dinner.
That’s where this chicken seasoning comes into play. It takes boring cooked chicken to the next level and has become a family favorite.
Why this recipe works
- Common ingredients are used for this mix. There’s a good chance they might already be in your spice rack.
- Making your own spice mixes saves money compared to pre-packaged mixes.
- Control on what ingredients are used and no added preservatives.
How to add flavor to chicken
There are many ways to add flavor to chicken. Marianades, brines, sauce and seasonings are all great way to spice up your chicken.
This all purpose chicken seasoning blend works for all kinds of chicken like baked chicken breasts, air fryer chicken legs, air fryer chicken legs, air fryer chicken breasts and air fryer rotisserie chicken.
Ingredients needed
This chicken spice mix contains ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. When making seasoning mixes, try to use fresh spices to ensure the best flavor and shelf life.
- Paprika
- Dried Parsley
- Thyme
- Oregano
- Garlic Salt
- Onion Powder
- Celery Seed
- Cayenne
- Salt and Pepper
How to make the best chicken seasoning
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- Combine: Pour all the spices into a bowl and stir to combine.
- Store: Store in an airtight container or glass jar. Keep in a cool dry space.
How to cook seasoned chicken
Seasoned chicken can be cooked in many different ways like grilling, baking, roasting or air frying.
When cooking with this seasoning, I use about 1 tablespoon per pound of meat. Sprinkle the rub straight on the meat or brush with a little olive oil then season before cooking.
For all cooking methods, be sure that the internal temperature of the chicken reaches at least 165 degrees F.
How to store chicken seasoning
This homemade seasoning mix is best kept in an airtight container or spice jar. Keep in a cool, dry place. Depending on how old your spices were to start, this mix can last about 6 months.
More easy chicken recipes
- Jerk Chicken Meal Prep – Seasoned chicken with pineapple salsa and rice.
- Buffalo Chicken Wraps – Shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, veggies and wrap.
- Crockpot Chicken Fajitas – Quick and easy dinner with chicken, onions and peppers.
- Instant Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta – Cooked chicken with pesto and pasta all cooked in the pressure cooker.
- Fiesta Chicken Casserole – Chicken combined with pasta and Mexican flavors.
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Chicken Seasoning
Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon course salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Pour all seasonings into a bowl. Stir to combine.
- Store chicken seasoning mix in an airtight container or glass jar with lid.
This is a fantastic chicken seasoning! The amount of spices is just perfect! I want to make more so I can give it to my friends!
It is nice to be able to make your own seasoning without all the additives. I will have to give this a try.
Oh I bet this is tasty with all those spices! I can’t wait to try this.
We use chicken a lot in my kitchen! I will definitely try this seasoning next time!
Sounds like a winning seasoning mix! And your chicken really looks delicious! Thanks for the recipe!
Reently I have been using more spixes in my cooking. I like the way you combined so many spices together to make something new and delicious. I cannot wait to try it.
That sounds like a great seasoning. I love having my own homemade seasonings. I love a good chicken seasoning too, so I’ll be trying this.
I have all of those spices. I will have to try this seasoning because my son loves chicken big time. 🙂
Your homemade spices will surely add a good and flavorful taste on our grilled chicken today, yum!
This sounds so good, and you’re right, we probably have all these spices already. I will have to try this. Thanks so much!
You are right that there are a lot of ways to season chicken., I am surely going to try you chicken seasoning tip
This sounds delicious. I am going to try it on grilled chicken breast tomorrow. I love that I already have everything in my pantry!
I always love a good seasoning on my chicken! Sometimes it comes out too bland and needs to be taken up a notch.
I have to make sure to add these spices to my grocery list. I wish I had everything on hand to make this recipe right now.
Oh yum, this sounds fantastic. I’ll have to try this out for sure! We love having chicken.
I’m alway looking for new ways to cook my chicken. These seasonings together sound delicious!
We eat a lot of chicken in our house too! It’s our default protein so we’re always looking for recipes to try. Can’t wait to try your seasoning!
This sounds really good. We eat so much chicken at our house and I’m always looking for new ways to season it.