Easy Chicken Seasoning Recipe (Made in 5 Minutes!)

Courtney
By Courtney | April 1, 2025
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 7 Tablespoons
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This Easy Chicken Seasoning recipe is here to simplify your weeknight dinners! Mix up this simple blend of dried herbs and spices, and you’ll always be minutes away from a flavorful dinner.

Whether you’re making a whole rotisserie chicken, chicken breasts, or chicken thighs, this is the BEST homemade seasoning for chicken!

Why This is The Best Chicken Seasoning Blend

Chicken seasoning blend in a bowl with an old measuring spoon.

I’ve been on the hunt for a great seasoning for chicken for awhile. We have plenty of chicken recipes we love (check out Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken, Mexican Chicken Marinade, and Braised Chicken in Coconut Milk), but I was looking for a quick and easy chicken rub that could transform any piece of meat in seconds.

Luckily, the search is over. This seasoning is THE ONE. It’s easy to make and perfect for keeping on hand for fast weeknight dinners. Just like my homemade taco seasoning, this has become a spice drawer staple!

This chicken seasoning blend checks all the boxes!

  1. It uses pantry staples. This seasoning is made with herbs and spices you probably already have in your cupboard.
  2. It’s easily scalable. Make a single batch or make a quadruple batch. This chicken spice recipe works well in big and small quantities.
  3. It works for any cut of chicken. This is a great chicken breast seasoning, but it also works well for whole chicken, skin-on chicken thighs, and even as a dry rub for wings.
  4. It works with any cooking method. This blend of spices works for grilling, baking, and pan frying chicken. It even works for air fryer chicken!
  5. It has amazing flavor. Garlicky, herby, earthy, and a bit citrusy. It’s even got options for a spicy kick!

Key Ingredients

Kosher salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, dried basil, dried parsley, coriander, and cayenne pepper on a black cast iron platter.

There’s nothing particularly fancy about this collection of herbs and spices, but together, they create the best flavor! To make the seasoning, you’ll need:

  • Kosher salt– The foundation of flavor! If you’re trying to lower your salt intake, you can always omit this and season your meat with salt as you go.
  • Black pepper– Nothing fancy here, just good ol’ ground black pepper
  • Paprika– I prefer to use smoked paprika for the smoky taste it adds, but sweet paprika also works.
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Dried Basil
  • Dried Parsley
  • Cayenne pepper– This is optional, but great if you like a little kick. I have children who are sensitive to spice, so I typically leave the cayenne out, but sprinkle a little bit just on my husband and I’s chicken. You can also increase the cayenne pepper for a spicier chicken seasoning.
  • Coriander– I’ve included this as a bonus ingredient, because I realize it might not be a pantry staple for everyone. However, I HIGHLY recommend picking up a box of this warm and subtly citrusy spice. It’s the secret ingredient that really makes this seasoning pop!

For a full list of ingredients and amounts, visit the recipe card below.

How to Make Chicken Seasoning

I feel almost silly sharing these “instructions,” but here goes:

Grab a bowl, dump in all the seasonings, and whisk to combine. That’s it!

This recipe makes about 7 Tablespoons, which should season 5-7 lbs. of meat.

Bowl of chicken seasoning blend.

Storage and Make Ahead Instructions

  • This seasoning keeps well in an airtight container at room temperature. It will last for up to 6 months. Give it a good whisk or shake before using, especially if it’s been sitting in the cupboard for awhile.

How to Use Homemade Chicken Seasoning

I use about 1 Tablespoon of the spices for every pound of chicken. However, just like when you’re seasoning with plain salt and pepper, your eyes are the best judge. Sprinkle or rub the seasoning on all sides of the meat so that it’s evenly coated.

This seasoning is obviously amazing on chicken, but you can also use it to season fish, roasted vegetables, and air fryer potatoes!

Vintage measuring spoon scooping up chicken spices from a bowl.

More of my Favorite Easy, Flavorful Chicken Recipes

Need more easy weeknight chicken recipes? Try these!

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Chicken seasoning blend in a bowl with an old measuring spoon.

Chicken Seasoning

With a simple blend of herbs and spices, this easy Chicken Seasoning makes anything from chicken breasts to rotisserie chicken taste absolutely delicious!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 7 Tablespoons
Calories: 15kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 4 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 3 teaspoons onion powder
  • 3 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Store the seasoning in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Give it a good whisk or shake before using.

Notes

  • This recipe makes just over 7 Tablespoons of seasoning. A tablespoon of seasoning will season 1-1.5 lbs of meat.
  • The coriander is optional, but an excellent addition!
  • Increase the cayenne pepper to make this spicier.
Course Condiments & Sauces
Cuisine American
Keyword best seasoning for chicken, chicken seasoning, good seasoning for chicken, rotisserie chicken seasoning, seasoning for chicken breast

Nutrition

Serving: 1Tablespoon | Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.05g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1166mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 348IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

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