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    Home » Condiments and Sauces » Best Chicken Seasoning Recipe

    Published: Jul 1, 2020 by Kemi · This post may contain affiliate links

    Best Chicken Seasoning Recipe

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    The best chicken seasoning recipe! This homemade chicken rub is easy to make and it takes less than 5 minutes to put together this blend. It is perfect on whole chicken, chicken breasts, legs, chicken thighs, and other poultry.

    chicken seasoning in a spice jar.

    Why buy chicken seasoning packets when you can make this homemade chicken seasoning in less than 5 minutes and for a fraction of the store price? Let me show you how to make chicken seasoning that is flavorful, versatile, and can be used on different occasions. Whether it's summer grilling, stovetop chicken, thanksgiving or Christmas roast chicken, this spice blend won't disappoint.

    If one of the questions you ask is what to season chicken with, this is the magic formula! Just add this spice rub to your chicken, marinate, cook and you'll have yourself flavorful, delicious chicken. This is one homemade seasoning that everyone should have in their cupboard.

    This chicken dry rub can also be used on other poultry like duck, guinea fowl, and goose, on vegetables, potatoes, and more. I use it on baked chicken wings, baked chicken legs, chicken breasts, whole chicken, to saute vegetables, and more. It is also perfect for stuffing and gravies. It's simply the best dry rub recipe for chicken.

    spice jar with a spill of the seasoning on the table.

    Chicken Seasoning Recipe

    Chicken seasoning also called chicken dry rub is a mixture of spices and herbs like parsley, thyme, and some others, mixed together and used on chicken to give it flavor.

    This chicken rub makes use of dried herbs and spices and it stores well. It tastes better than any store-bought I've ever used and you're able to customize to your taste in regards to pepper, salt and some of the herbs included in this recipe are optional.

    Not only is this seasoning easy and quick to make, but it is also inexpensive and makes use of natural ingredients, it is healthy and no preservatives added. All ingredients in this chicken spice rub are what you are most likely to be familiar with and use in your day to day cooking.

    No opening jar after jar of herbs and spices in order to season chicken. With this recipe, all the herbs and spices you need to flavor chicken are in a single spice jar.

    Mixed chicken spice rub in a cream bowl with pink spoon inserted.

    What Herbs go well with Chicken

    Parsley, thyme, Rosemary, Oregano, Basil, Sage are some of the herbs that go well with chicken. I have used some of these in this homemade chicken seasoning recipe.

    Tools You'll Need To Make It

    Measuring Spoons - To measure out the ingredients.

    Bowl - To mix the ingredients in.

    Spice jar or airtight container - To store the seasoning.

    Chicken Seasoning Ingredients

    The detailed ingredient list in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. Important notes are in the post so make sure to read before going to the recipe card. 

    Paprika

    Parsley

    Black pepper- You can use any other type of pepper like cayenne to add heat to the seasoning.

    Garlic granules or powder

    Onion powder

    Rosemary

    Oregano

    Thyme

    Tarragon

    Ingredients in individual small container.

    How to make Chicken Seasoning

    Measure out all the ingredients.

    In a clean dry bowl, add in all the ingredients and mix till well combined. 

    Ingredients for Chicken seasoning in a cream bowl.

    It's then ready to use or store in an airtight container or spice jar.

    Mixed chicken spice rub in a cream bowl with pink spoon inserted.

    How to Store

    Pour the seasoning blend in an airtight container, label with name and date made, expiry date then store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. It will last for up to 6 months or expiry date of the ingredients used.

    What to Use On

    Use on any chicken parts like chicken wings, Chicken legs, Whole Chicken, and other parts. You can also use on other poultry, on Tofu, and to steam or saute vegetables.

    chicken seasoning in a spice jar.

    Tips

    • Ensure all tools are dried before use. 
    • Use airtight container or spice jar to store the chicken seasoning and store away from direct heat or sunlight.
    • Make seasoning in small batches so they are not stored for too long and therefore stays fresh.
    • I use Maggi bouillon cube that comes in 5g cube. Crush with into powder before use. You can easily crush by hand.
    • I don't add salt in the seasoning as I like to salt the chicken or whatever I'm cooking separately but feel free to add some salt in the mix. 

    FAQ

    How long should dry rub sit on chicken?

    After applying the spice rub, chicken can be left to marinate for 30 minutes to 12 hours. Put in the fridge to marinate.

    How do you make seasoning stick to chicken?

    By adding oil to the chicken. This ensures the seasoning sticks to the chicken. I like to use olive oil, vegetable, or sunflower oil.

    How do you add flavor to chicken?

    By adding herbs and spices that

    The freshly made chicken seasoning in a spice jar.

    Some Other Seasoning Recipes

    Jerk Seasoning

    Italian seasoning

    Curry powder 

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    chicken seasoning in a spice jar.
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    Best Chicken Seasoning Recipe

    The best chicken seasoning recipe! This homemade chicken rub is easy to make and it takes less than 5 minutes to put together this blend. It is perfect on whole chicken, chicken breasts, legs, chicken thighs, and other poultry.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time0 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Condiments
    Cuisine: American, British, International
    Keyword: chicken dry rub, chicken seasoning, chicken seasoning recipe, how to make chicken seasoning
    Servings: 7
    Calories: 16kcal
    Author: Kemi
    Cost: $2

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon Parsley
    • 1 tablespoon Thyme
    • 1 tablespoon Onion powder
    • 1 tablespoon Garlic granules
    • 1.5 tablespoon Paprika
    • ½ tablespoon Rosemary
    • 1 teaspoon Oregano
    • 1 teaspoon Basil
    • ½ teaspoon Black pepper or to taste
    • ½ tablespoon Tarragon optional
    • 1 5g Bouillon cube (i use maggi cube) optional
    • Salt optional (see notes below)

    Instructions

    • Measure out all in the ingredients.
    • In a clean dry bowl, add in all the ingredients and mix till well combined and it's ready to use. 
    • Store in an airtight container or spice jar.

    Video

    Notes

    • I don't add salt in the seasoning as I like to salt the chicken or whatever I'm cooking separately but feel free to add some salt in the mix. 
    • Ensure all tools are dried before use. 
    • Use airtight container or spice jar to store the chicken seasoning and store away from direct heat or sunlight.
    • Make seasoning in small batches so they are not stored for too long and therefore stays fresh.
    • I use Maggi bouillon cube that comes in 5g cube. Crush with into powder before use. You can easily crush by hand.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 855IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

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