Need ideas for baked chicken seasoning? Here are some simple ways to add flavor to your chicken dishes, whether you like them barbecue style, or maybe a little spicy!
It’s hard to think of a food more versatile than chicken. Not only can it be cooked in all sorts of ways, it lends itself well to all sorts of flavors too!
One of the easiest ways to prepare chicken is to bake it. It’s a hands-free cooking method that – if done right – produces tender, juicy results.
That being said, some people do struggle a little when baking chicken, ending up with dishes that are dry rather than juicy! If this sounds like you, you’ll be happy to hear we’ve got your back!
Follow our guidelines for How to Bake Chicken Breast and How to Bake a Whole Chicken, to ensure that dry chicken becomes a thing of the past.
Ideas for Baked Chicken Seasoning
For each recipe, simply combine all the ingredients in a small bowl.
Rub the chicken generously with olive oil, then sprinkle on your prepared seasoning of choice!
Leftover seasonings should be stored in a cool, dry place in a sealed container, where they will last for up to 6 months.
Spicy Chicken Seasoning
This classic combination of spices, herbs and sugar creates the perfect spicy chicken every single time.
Spicy Seasoning Rub
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar packed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients together in a bowl or an airtight container then stir or shake to combine.
- Store in airtight container.
- When ready to use, rub seasoning on poultry or meat to coat then cook per usual.
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Jerk Chicken Seasoning
If you love the sweet and spicy profile of jerk seasoning, you’ll love this simple chicken seasoning recipe.
Jerk Baked Chicken Seasoning
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons Allspice
- 4 teaspoons Cumin
- 4 teaspoons Granulated Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Ground Sage
- 2 teaspoons Dried Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl or mason jar and stir or shake well to combine.
- Store in airtight container.
- When ready to use, rub seasoning on chicken to coat well then cook per usual.
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Chicken BBQ Rub
For that classic barbecue chicken that everyone knows and loves, we suggest this simple yet tasty seasoning mixture.
Chicken BBQ Rub
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 tablespoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chili Powder
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 2 tablespoons Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl or add to a mason jar.
- Stir or shake well to combine then store in airtight container.
- When ready to use, rub seasoning on chicken to coat well then grill or roast.
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Curry Seasoning
We love a good curry flavor and this seasoning is perfect for grilled or roasted chicken.
Curry Spice Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Ground Coriander
- 2 tablespoons Ground Cumin
- 1 tablespoon Ground Turmeric
- 2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
- 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes or more, to taste
- 1 teaspoon White Pepper
- 3 Bay Leaf lower stem removed
- 1 Whole Cloves
Instructions
- Mix all of the ground spices together except for the bay leaf.
- Put the mixture into a dry frying pan over medium-high heat and toast for a few minutes, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the spices.
- Use as required in your recipe, adding the bay leaf to the curry as it cooks.
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Other ways of seasoning baked chicken
There are lots of ways of adding flavor to baked chicken, besides using a rub.
You can marinate it – for a healthy option, try using a marinade of chicken broth or seasoned fruit juice and allow the chicken to marinade overnight.
Keep it simple – add a pop of flavor with simple ingredients like lemon zest, chopped fresh herbs or very finely chopped hot peppers.
Brine it before cooking – dissolve half a cup of salt and half a cup of brown sugar in a gallon of water, then leave the chicken immersed in the mixture overnight. It adds flavor and makes the chicken juicier after cooking.