I love a good all-purpose spice blend, and this homemade chicken seasoning tastes delicious on any cut. I use it most often to jazz up chicken breasts, but this poultry seasoning tastes delicious on thighs, wings, drumsticks, or even a whole roasted chicken! This simple mix of spices is sweet, savory, and just a little smoky. It blends well with just about any cuisine from Southern BBQ to Mediterranean and everything in between. If I’m ever unsure of how to season my chicken, I use this pantry-staple spice blend!
Seasoning for Chicken Breasts
Whether I’m making juicy baked chicken breasts in the winter or beautifully charred grilled chicken breasts in the summer, this simple chicken seasoning recipe always comes in handy. It’s a versatile blend of savory spices (plus a little brown sugar) that enhances the natural flavor of chicken and poultry, and helps it caramelize perfectly no matter how I cook it.
I mix a delicious blend of salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, brown sugar, 2 kinds of paprika, and oregano to create this DIY spice blend. It has a balanced flavor and is a wonderful all-purpose seasoning for chicken breasts, thighs, wings, and more. I use this spice mix for meal prep all the time when I’m not sure what recipe I’ll be adding the chicken to, because it truly goes with everything!
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Make a Bigger Batch
This recipe yields 4 tablespoons, which is perfect for a single family meal or a week of meal prep. If you’d like to make a larger batch of this seasoning blend, simply increase the amount with the same spice ratios and store it in a jar so it’s ready to use any time.
Chicken Seasoning Recipe
My all-purpose chicken seasoning blend is savory and smoky with just a touch of sweetness. This homemade spice mix is perfect for chicken breasts, thighs, shredded chicken, or any cut of poultry.
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Serves 4 tablespoons
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Combine all ingredients in a dish.
1 tablespoon kosher salt, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons brown sugar, 1½ teaspoons ground paprika, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
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Sprinkle the seasoning over your chicken before cooking. Use about 1 tablespoon of seasoning per pound of chicken.
Storage:Â Store chicken seasoning in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Seasoning Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 tablespoon)
Calories 21
Calories from Fat 2
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.2g0%
Saturated Fat 0.03g0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g
Sodium 947mg41%
Potassium 63mg2%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 502IU10%
Vitamin C 0.3mg0%
Calcium 19mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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How to Make a Simple Chicken Seasoning Step by Step
Mix the Spices: Combine all 1 tablespoon of kosher salt, 2 teaspoons of onion powder, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, 2 teaspoons of brown sugar, 1 ½ teaspoons of ground paprika, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper, and ½ teaspoon of smoked paprika in a dish.
Use the Seasoning: Sprinkle the spice blend over any poultry before cooking. I recommend using 1 tablespoon of seasoning per pound of chicken.
How to Store
Store leftover chicken seasoning in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 6 months. I like to keep it in a labeled jar in my pantry!
Recipe Inspiration!
Now that you know how to make this DIY seasoning blend, you can use it in so many easy chicken recipes. Here are a few of my favorites: