Hen Seasoning (All-Objective) – Match Foodie Finds

That is my 5-star rooster seasoning — it’s a mixture of candy, savory, and smoky all produced from pantry staples.

Good for any reduce of rooster and cooking technique, this rooster rub is designed to be generously utilized and left to take a seat for quarter-hour, guaranteeing a flavor-packed rooster each time.

All of the different dried spices or herbs on a plate.

A number of you’ve gotten made my well-known rooster seasoning and rated it 5 stars as a result of it’s really the perfect. It’s candy from brown sugar, savory from garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin, and smoky from the paprika. You’ll be able to season any reduce of meat with it and make a giant batch to retailer within the cupboard for later. Heck, I’ve even used it to season veggies and different forms of meat 🙈

I really imagine that is the most scrumptious seasoning for rooster as we’ve featured it in so a lot of our rooster recipes on Match Foodie Finds — baked rooster legs, spatchcock rooster, and stuffed rooster breast. And, I believe it rivals Montreal Hen Seasoning for the perfect on the web 😎

“That is our go-to rooster seasoning! It’s really easy and yummy.” – Michelle

What spices are on this rooster seasoning?

As an alternative of purchase a pre-made rooster seasoning on the retailer, dig into your pantry for these spices:

Garlic powder
Chili powder
Cumin
Dried thyme
Floor mustard
Dried basil
Floor pepper
Pink pepper flakes
Sea salt
Paprika
Brown sugar

An excellent rule of thumb is 1 tablespoon of seasoning per 1 lb. of rooster. Sometimes 1 lb. of rooster breast yields round 3 rooster breasts, so you need to use 1 teaspoon per breast.

Sprinkling all purpose seasoning on a chicken breast.

Variations

Swap the sweetener: you may swap (or omit) the brown sugar with coconut sugar of maple sugar.

Now it’s time to season your rooster!

Questioning the best way to season rooster? It’s really easy. My #1 tip is to ensure to not under-season your rooster. Nothing is worse than flavorless rooster. Plus, this seasoning isn’t overly salty, so you actually can’t over-season.

Pat your rooster dry with a paper towel.
Then, sprinkle seasoning on all sides of your rooster and evenly rub it into the meat.
Let sit for round quarter-hour for optimum taste.

All purpose chicken seasoning in a small jar.

How lengthy does home made rooster seasoning final?

This home made rooster seasoning will final round 12 months if saved in an hermetic container in a cool, darkish place. That’s in the event you don’t use it up first!

Glass

Spice Jars

Arrange your home made spices with this empty glass spice jar set!

Retailer this seasoning in an hermetic container resembling a jar for as much as 12 months in a cool, darkish place.

Season and baked chicken breast on a cutting board.

Place all substances for the rooster seasoning into a big glass container or Mason jar.
Then, stir the spices collectively to create your rub.
Seal jar and retailer in a dry, cool place.
To season rooster: use round 1 tablespoon of seasoning per 1 lb. of rooster. Pat your rooster dry after which sprinkle the seasoning on prime of the rooster. Flippantly rub the seasonings into the rooster. Let sit for quarter-hour after which prepare dinner utilizing your favourite technique.

This recipe yields 5 teaspoons (just a little greater than 1.5 tablespoons) of seasoning. Be at liberty to double or triple this for leftovers!
Per 1 lb. of rooster, use 1 tablespoon of rooster seasoning.
Be at liberty to double or triple this recipe to make further seasoning.

Energy: 49 kcal, Carbohydrates: 7 g, Protein: 2 g, Fats: 2 g, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 2 g