Published 5/19/2023 • Updated 8/12/2024 Perfect for any cut of chicken and cooking method, it’s designed to be generously applied and left to sit for 15 minutes, ensuring a flavor-packed chicken every time. Lots of you have made this chicken seasoning and rated it 5-stars because it’s truly that tasty. It’s sweet from brown sugar, savory from garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin, and smokey from the paprika. You can season any cut of meat with it and make a big batch to store in the cabinet for later. I truly believe this is the most delicious seasoning for chicken as we’ve featured it in so many of our chicken recipes on Fit Foodie Finds — baked chicken legs, spatchcock chicken, and stuffed chicken breast.
What spices are in this chicken seasoning?
Trying to figure out what to season your chicken with? You could buy one of those pre-mixed chicken seasonings at the grocery store or you can make this homemade chicken seasoning that uses a variety of kitchen staples.
Garlic powder Chili powder Cumin Dried thyme Ground mustard Dried basil Ground pepper Red pepper flakes Sea salt Paprika Brown sugar
Why use this homemade chicken seasoning recipe?
We like to make our own homemade seasonings for most things! Our pork rub, fajita seasoning, and homemade chili seasoning are some of our favorites. Homemade seasoning recipes are the best because: Salt control: you get to control how much salt you put in your spice blends! When you buy store-bought blends they end to having a lot of salt and sometimes even fillers! Heat: Having control over the spice level and sweetness of spice blends is so helpful! You can make it your own! Make-Ahead: Once you find a mix you like, you can make a double or a triple batch and have it on hand!
Types of Chicken You Can Season
You can use this chicken seasoning any cut of chicken. From legs to thighs to wings. You can’t go wrong.
Whole chicken Chicken thighs Chicken Legs Chicken breast Chicken wings
How to Season Chicken
Wondering how to season chicken? It’s so easy. Our #1 tip is to make sure not to under season your chicken. Nothing is worse than flavorless chicken. Plus, this seasoning isn’t overly salty, so you really can’t overseason.
You’ve Seasoned Your Chicken, Now What?
After you’ve decided what cut of chicken to use, you also have so many options for how you cook your seasoned chicken. Check out all the ways you can cook your chicken after you season it!
Oven Sous Vide Instant Pot Slow Cooker Grilled Chicken
How long does a homemade spice rub last?
This homemade chicken seasoning will last around 3 months if stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
How to Store Homemade Chicken Seasoning
Store this seasoning in an airtight container such as a jar for up to 3 months in a cool, dark place. Spice Jars
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