Chicken Seasoning Blend

Chicken never has to be boring or bland again! This quick and easy homemade Chicken Seasoning Blend will add so much flavour to baked, pan-fried, or air-fryer chicken. Sprinkle on as little or as much as you want and enjoy! Make a batch of this seasoning with common herbs and spices found in your spice rack!

Who doesn’t love to have seasoning blends on hand for when the mood strikes? Maybe it’s just me, but nothing makes me happier than a well stocked spice rack, drawer, or shelf – whatever it is you have! Especially when I’m in a hurry, this prepared Chicken Seasoning Blend make life so much easier.

When I’m not in a rush, I like to reach into my spice collection and measure out exact amounts for each one. I tend to do this a lot when cooking soups, stews, or anything else that takes time and effort. Oh, here’s another great idea. Take a look at this awesome Spice Rack Sauce recipe!

On weeknights, especially when we were both working, I much prefer a grab-and-go type of spice mix. That’s why this Chicken Seasoning Blend is so great. Plus, you can use it for so many recipes. I’ll get to that in a bit.

SPICE RACKS

The problem, however, is that those pre-mixed, store-bought, spice blends can be quite expensive. Compare, if you will, the cost of buying a store blend to the cost of making one yourself at home. Of course, those cost savings depends on whether or not you have an existing stocked spice rack. And, truthfully, most of us do!

Unless you are a seasoned cook, most home cooks will have a spice rack that sits on the countertop. You know the kind I speak of. They are either plastic or chrome and most of them spin around so that you have easy access to the spices.

Some home cooks have the old fashioned wooden spice racks that are mounted to the kitchen wall. To be honest, these are the types of spice racks I prefer. My mom used to have one of them and I have fond memories it it. When we bought our house, despite wanting to modernize everything, I wanted to keep some old-time charm to it too.

I found this spice rack on Amazon. I admit, it is a little expensive, but when you consider what you’re getting, it’s not that much of a stretch. The rack is well made with real wood. And, the spice jars are completely full. I trust the McCormick brand, and use it often. It was a no-brainer for me. It hangs quite nicely in our old, country kitchen.

LET’S CHAT ABOUT SPICES FOR A BIT!

Anyone who knows me well will confirm that I am obsessed with spice racks and spice jars. John.e can attest to the fact that over the past eight years, I have updated and completely changed our spice storage system at least five times.

Initially, I had to have all of our spices in mason jars. That lasted for a year or so. Then, I found these really great glass jars with a pull-off lid. The seal was great, but again, they were quite big. Next, I used smaller bottles, and then spice bottles that I picked up from Ikea. I could go on, but I digress.

My obsession has taught me a few things about buying spices. First, keep your spices in a cabinet or at least out of direct sunlight. Yes, I have my spice rack on the wall in my kitchen, but it is as far away from the windows as I could possibly get it.

Secondly, buy spices in small amounts. You should never have more than three to six months supply. Spices lose their pungency and flavour. The only seasonings I buy in larger quantities is salt and pepper. That’s why I love the McCormick jars. They’re not too large for me, but keep in mind, I cook quite often. And, when I run out, it’s easy to replace that one jar.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR THIS RECIPE

The following is a list of the ingredients needed to prepare this recipe. For exact amounts and measurements, refer to the printable recipe card located near the bottom of this post.

• Dried Parsley
• Salt – You can omit the salt if you are worried about sodium, but keep in mind that even though there is half a tablespoon of salt in this blend, you will not be consuming all of that at once.
• Onion Powder
• Paprika – There are three types of paprika – sweet, smoked, and hot. For this recipe, use sweet or smoked.
• Dried Oregano
• Ground Black Pepper
• Dried Thyme
• Garlic Powder – Use garlic powder and not granulated garlic. There’s a big difference in the taste!
• Dried Red Chili Flakes – This is optional, but I love the little bit of spiciness it adds.

HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN SEASONING BLEND

This recipe – if one can even call it that – is quite easy. If you can measure the ingredients into a bowl and stir them together until very well blended, then you can make this! Be careful when mixing the spices together. I like to use a whisk and stir slowly to avoid getting spice dust in the air. Otherwise, you might just bring on a coughing and sneezing fit.

When you have mixed the spices and seasonings well, transfer them all to a clean mason jar. Be sure to label the jar with the name of the spice blend and the date you made it. Store your spice blend in a pantry or dark cupboard. This will help to keep your spice blend tasting fresh.

The shelf life of spices and seasonings vary and every one has an opinion about how long they last. For me, I like to buy spices in low quantities so that I know they will be used up in about six months time. Some spices though, just can’t be used up that quickly. If you keep them in a dark pantry and sealed well in jars, they can keep for up to a year, but try to use them up within a six-month period of time.

MORE WAYS TO USE YOUR CHICKEN SEASONING BLEND

Lastly, this Chicken Seasoning Blend isn’t just for chicken.  Try seasoning your baked potato with a little bit, or adding some to your pasta sauce.  In fact, any drained, boiled pasta can be tossed with a seasoning blend of your choice along with some olive oil for a very easy and delicious pasta dish!

This seasoning is also really good on pork and beef – especially if you are planning to stuff those into a taco or a burrito with fresh, crisp veggies! It is also really good on roasted potatoes. Cut potatoes into one inch chunks and drizzle with olive oil. Add desired amount of seasoning and toss well to coat. Spread the potatoes out onto a baking sheet and roast at 400 degrees F until crisp. Yum!

QUESTIONS?

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