Name: Chicken Seasoning
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 tsp paprika; 2 tsp onion powder; 2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp mustard powder; 1/2 tsp thyme; 1/2 tsp oregano; 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

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Add some flavor to your meals with this homemade chicken seasoning. Made with nine herbs and spices, this dry rub is an easy way to elevate any chicken dinner.

The spices for the seasoning in a white bowl

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When it comes to adding flavor to a dish, you can’t go wrong with a homemade seasoning mix. This dry spice and herb mix is a wonderful way to season chicken and it’s super quick to make a batch.

This recipe yields enough to season one whole chicken, but it’s super easy to multiply the recipe to make a big batch to have on hand whenever you need.

Be sure to check out my other homemade seasoning recipes.

How to make chicken seasoning

Simply add the ingredients to a small bowl and mix together until well combined.

Chicken seasoning in a white bowl with a spoon

How to use it

You can rub this spice straight onto a whole chicken or chicken breasts or thighs before cooking. You can also mix with a little oil or melted butter to help to get the chicken skin nice and crispy.

A fried spatchcoked chicken on a wooden work top

This seasoning rub can be used on beef or pork as well and it’s delicious sprinkled over vegetables before roasting.

How long does it keep?

This spice mix has a pretty good shelf life if you want to make a big batch. Store it in an air tight container in a cool and dark cupboard and it will keep well for up to 6 months depending on the freshness of your ingredients.

Make it to your taste

I use a little cayenne in this seasoning to give it some spice. If you are particularly sensitive to heat you can reduce the amount or omit it completely. Likewise, if you like your chicken on the spicy side, feel free to add in a little extra.

Chicken seasoning in front of a cooked spatchcock chicken

Recipe Notes and Tips

Use 3-4 Tbsp for a 4lb chicken.
I like to add 3 Tbsp of olive oil or butter to seasoning before roasting a whole chicken.
Store in a cool dark place in an airtight container

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Chicken Seasoning

Add some flavor to your meals with this homemade chicken seasoning. Made with nine herbs and spices, this dry rub is an easy way to elevate any chicken dinner.

Course Seasoning

Cuisine American

Keyword dry rub chicken seasoning, easy chicken seasoning recipe, homemade chicken seasoning

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings tablespoons

Calories 16kcal

Author Tanya

Ingredients

2 tsp paprika
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp mustard powder
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp oregano
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

Whisk ingredients until incorporated. Use to season chicken, vegetables, or any other protein.

Notes

Use 3-4 Tbsp for a 4lb chicken.
I like to add 3 Tbsp of olive oil or butter to seasoning before roasting a whole chicken.
Store in a cool dark place in an airtight container

Nutrition

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