Chicken Seasoning Recipe

4.71 from 17 votes

An easy way to elevate your recipes is to use a homemade Chicken Seasoning! This homemade rub--a blend of spices, sugar, and herbs--lends so much flavor to chicken without all the sodium and artificial ingredients that most store bought brands have.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Spices

Cuisine: American

Servings: tablespoons

Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning homemade or store-bought
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Combine all the ingredients in a small dish.
2 tablespoons brown sugar, ½ tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Use as a rub on your favorite cuts of chicken. If using chicken with skin on, be sure to rub some seasoning under the skin as well as on top.

Notes

This recipe yields enough seasoning for 3½ pounds of chicken,
Use light brown sugar for a more traditional taste or dark brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
Use smoked paprika instead of regular for a smokier taste.
Add ¼ teaspoon of ground cayenne pepper for some heat.
Add 2 teaspoons of chili powder for a Tex-Mex flavor.
Reduce the salt to ½ teaspoon if you're watching your sodium intake.
Discard any unused seasoning that has come into contact with raw chicken or your hands as you handle raw chicken. This will prevent the spread of dangerous salmonella bacteria.

Storage: Store chicken seasoning in an airtight container at room temperature for about 3-6 months.

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