Best Chicken Seasoning Blend

Name: Chicken Seasoning Blend
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons parsley; 1 tablespoon granulated garlic; 1 teaspoon granulated onion; 1 teaspoon paprika (you could also try 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika); 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 brown sugar (optional for sweetness)

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Our Chicken Seasoning blend is so easy to make! This seasoning blend is perfect for chicken breasts, chicken thighs, chicken drumsticks, whole chicken, and even chicken wings. You can also use it on other meats, and veggies too!

the best chicken seasoning blend in a glass jar.

No one likes bland chicken and this chicken seasoning blend adds a ton of flavor. I always have it in my spice cabinet to add to chicken.

chicken seasoning blend in a glass jar on a cork pot holder.

I love this chicken seasoning blend so much, but I can’t forget about my homemade seasoned salt, taco seasoning, and fajita seasoning, and if you know me you know my love for the combo of garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper!

Recipe ingredients

separate seasonings piled inside of a white plate.

Parsley
Granulated Garlic
Granulated Onion
Paprika
Black Pepper
Kosher Salt
Brown Sugar – optional.

Step-by-step instructions

For the full ingredient amount and full instructions on how to make chicken seasoning see the recipe card below.

Measure out all of the seasonings and mix until combined.

mixed chicken seasoning blend in a white bowl.

Pour into a spice jar and use as needed.

close up of inside jar holding chicken seasoning blend.

Optional, add some brown sugar for sweetness.

brown sugar on top of seasoning blend in a glass jar with spoon.

How to season chicken

Once you have mixed your chicken seasoning blend you’re ready to season your chicken.

To season the chicken start by patting the chicken dry with some clean dry paper towels.

Rub the chicken with a little bit of avocado oil or other neutral oil and then sprinkle the desired amount of seasoning onto the chicken.

You can also add citrus juices like lemon juice, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, or even vinegar.

Rub the seasoning all over the chicken.

Alternatively, you can mix the avocado oil with the seasonings and then massage it into the chicken.

You can cook right away or let the chicken marinate in a sealed container for around 2-4 hours in the refrigerator.

Cook as desired.

Recipe tips and variations

If you’re in the mood for sweetness you can add in a little brown sugar, this is optional.
To make this sodium free just remove the salt.
Reduce the salt by half if you’re using regular salt and not kosher salt.
Add liquid if you’re marinating the chicken. Great options are citrus juices like lemon juice, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, or even vinegar.
If using liquids to marinate we recommend no longer than 2-4 hours before cooking.
Sometimes we’ll add in a little cayenne powder, chili flakes, or even chiptole powder for heat.
Add some smokiness by doing half or all smoked paprika instead of sweet paprika.
We like to triple the recipe so we always have it ready.

Frequently asked questions

How do I keep my seasoning blend fresh?

You can reuse any spice jar, a sealed mason jar, or we even reuse our glass Oui yogurt jars for seasoning blends.

Can I use this for things other than chicken?

Yes! This chicken seasoning blend is perfect for chicken, but also meat, fish, and vegetables.

Where do you buy spices in bulk?

I buy directly from Rose Mountain Herbs but in a pinch, I get something I run out of at the supermarket. I go for McCormick, Simply Organic, or Frontier Co-op.

spoon scooping chicken seasoning blend out of jar.

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Chicken Seasoning Blend

This Chicken Seasoning Blend is perfect for chicken breasts, chicken thighs, chicken drumsticks, whole chicken, and even chicken wings!

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Course: Condiments

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken seasoning, chicken seasoning blend

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: servings

Calories: 12kcal

Author: Courtney

Ingredients

2 tablespoons parsley
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon granulated onion
1 teaspoon paprika you could also try 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 brown sugar optional for sweetness

Instructions

Measure out all of the spices and then combine in a bowl.
Pour the mixed seasonings into your desired spice jar or use right away if needed.

Notes

You can also add citrus juices like lemon juice, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, or even vinegar.

If using liquids to marinate we recommend no longer than 2-4 hours before cooking.

Nutrition

The nutritional information is automatically calculated and can vary based ingredients and products used. If the nutrition numbers are important for you we recommend calculating them yourself.

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