All-Purpose Chicken Seasoning

RECIPE BY: San

DATE: April 21, 2026

Total Time 5 minutes

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Whether you’re grilling, baking, or frying, this All-Purpose Chicken Seasoning made with various spices adds perfect flavor.

While Carrabba’s Grill Seasoning is my favorite for steak, this is the best for chicken. It is so easy to make; it takes 5 minutes. Make a large batch and keep it on hand. Enjoy this Chicken Seasoning from our spice cupboard to yours.

close up shot of grilled chicken with seasoning on plate


I love seasonings, but I hadn’t found one that was more all-purpose. I grew up on this, being very seasoned. My dad has his go-to favorite—Lawry’s seasoning salt. The first time my husband went to grill, he just threw a whole bunch of seasonings together, and I was like, “Wait, you aren’t using Lawry’s???” He laughed.

Now, he loves Lawry’s, but we like to change it up, and since I have such distinct memories of that seasoning, I don’t see it as all-purpose. So, while searching for the best all-purpose seasoning, I decided to make my own. After some trial and error, this All-Purpose Chicken Seasoning was the winner.

overhead shot of chicken seasoning in while bowl with measuring spoon

It proved itself this past week for dinner. When I grilled five chicken breasts for our salad—five chicken breasts for seven of us—they were devoured. “Best chicken ever!” exclaimed Madden—that is a significant comment coming from my picky eater.

Why our family loves this recipe!

It is so easy to make; it takes 5 minutes. Make a large batch and easy to keep on hand. “Best chicken ever!” exclaimed Madden—that is a significant comment coming from my picky eater.

overhead shot of glass jar with seasoning

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All-Purpose Chicken Seasoning

Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 2 kcal
Whether you’re grilling, baking, frying this All-Purpose Chicken Seasoning made with a variety of spices adds the perfect amount of flavor.

Ingredients
 

  • 3 tablespoons coarse sea salt the original recipe calls for Kosher, you could use that too
  • 1 tablespoon black ground pepper I used restaurant style
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry oregano
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions
 

  • Add all of the ingredients to a small glass mason jar (make sure you use one that has a lid). Twist on lid to the jar and shake to combine.
  • You may also combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine and use immediately or store in an airtight container.
  • Store in a dry, cool place like your spice cupboard.

Calories: 2kcalSodium: 2093mgPotassium: 11mgVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.1mg

Tried this recipe?Let us know what you think!
top photo: seasoning on grilled chicken breast on a plate. bottom photo: All-Purpose Chicken Seasoning in a jar

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  1. We grill a lot of chicken, especially during the summer. This will be a great way to keep the flavors fresh and new.

  2. I love making homemade seasoning blends at home–so much cheaper and truly enhances meals. This chicken blend is going on my must make list.

  3. Wayyyyy too much salt for my family’s taste. We had to cut it back to like 1/4 teaspoon along with the pepper.

    1. The salt can definitely adjusted to your, but this amount is for a larger batch, not one serving. You can use as much or as little on the chicken depending on how you like it. Thanks for giving it a try!

    2. 5 stars
      The first time I tried this recipe, I agreed with Laura, but after a second time, when I used coarse sea salt it was much much better! Three tablespoons of kosher salt made be gag but I love your choices of flavour combinations. My family loved finished spiced chicken dish!
      Thanks for sharing!
      God bless
      -JJ

  4. I came across this seasoning and thought I’d give it a try. Its not terrible, but i would definitely use less- like half- the salt and season the chicken sparingly.

  5. The BEST chicken seasoning!!! I found this a while ago, lost it, franticly tried to find it, tried a bunch of “meh” recipes, then finally found it again tonight!! I’m making up a big jar to coat all of my chicken – making it into chicken salad is one of my favorite ways to use this seasoning. Thank you Sandra!!

    1. I find chicken needs salt! You can definitely adjust to your preferences, and use as much or as little as you’d like on your chicken.

  6. 4 stars
    Have made it a few times. First time with no modifications but was way to salty — and I really like salt. Figured it was because I also brined in salt so second time I skipped salt entirely. It was okay but not salty enough for me. Made it again tonight but half the salt. It was okay for me but the coarse salt is too much for my husband. Pepper has always been a bit much and I have consistently used less than half of the pepper. Next time I will use a third of the salt but use table salt and a half teaspoon of pepper. The rest of the ingredients are spot on.

    1. The amount of salt can definitely be adjusted to your preference! Salt is definitely a hard thing to get right to please everyone. I’m glad you got it figured out and enjoy it! Thanks for sharing.