Valentina's Corner
This is the BEST recipe for homemade chicken seasoning blend and is a staple in our kitchen! The seasoning is the perfect blend of spices that may be used on a whole chicken or any cuts of poultry.
Stock up your spice drawer with our other homemade spice blends such as our Taco Seasoning and our Cajun Seasoning.
CHICKEN SEASONING-
This homemade blend mix is the perfect blend of spices and seasonings to add to any chicken recipe! The EASY seasoning will become your go-to way to season all of your poultry. The combination of flavors from salt, pepper, paprika, garlic, onion, cayenne, and Italian seasoning is amazing.
Ingredients needed-
- Salt– This is a must in all seasonings. You can also add or minus the salt to your personal liking.
- Ground black pepper– We love to use freshly grated black pepper but you can use the classic ground black pepper.
- Ground paprika– For this recipe you can use sweet or smoked paprika, whichever you have on hand will work.
- Garlic and onion powder– Enhances the flavor of the blend.
- Italian seasoning– Adds so much flavor.
- Cayenne pepper– This brings you a little bit of a kick to your recipe. You can adjust the cayenne according to the amount of heat you want or completely remove it.
HOW TO SEASON CHICKEN-
I love making a double batch of this spice blend and keeping it in the spice drawers in THESE containers. Then just measure out as needed for recipes.
- Make blend– In a bowl, combine all the ingredients.
- Season chicken– Season your choice of chicken and allow it to rest for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook chicken– Cook the chicken using your desired cooking method.
- Enjoy!
Whether you are baking, grilling, or searing chicken this seasoning blend works great for all poultry. Try this seasoning blend with these recipes:
I hope this seasoning blend becomes a new family favorite!
Homemade Chicken Seasoning Blend
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 ½ tsp paprika
- ¾ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, add salt, pepper, paprika, garlic and onion powder, Italian seasoning, and cayenne. Stir until well combined.
- Place in an airtight container. Use as needed.