Seasoning Mixture for Chicken and Turkey
Elevate your poultry dishes with this perfectly balanced **Seasoning Mixture for Chicken and Turkey**, a quick and versatile blend that’s ready in just five minutes! Featuring pantry staples like **kosher salt, garlic powder, and paprika**, combined with the aromatic warmth of **dried thyme and oregano**, this seasoning mix delivers bold flavor with minimal effort. A touch of **brown sugar** adds a subtle sweetness, while **cayenne pepper** (optional) brings a customizable kick of heat. Ideal for roasting, grilling, or pan-searing, this blend ensures your chicken or turkey is perfectly seasoned, tender, and savory. Store in an airtight container for up to a month and use 1–2 teaspoons per pound for consistently delicious results every time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Paprika (sweet or smoked)
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the kosher salt and ground black pepper.
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried thyme, and dried oregano to the bowl.
Stir in the brown sugar to balance the flavors.
If you prefer a hint of heat, mix in the cayenne pepper.
Whisk or stir the ingredients thoroughly until they are evenly combined.
Transfer the seasoning mixture to an airtight container or spice jar for storage.
Use approximately 1 to 2 teaspoons of the mixture per pound of chicken or turkey, adjusting to taste.
Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over the poultry, ensuring good coverage before cooking using your preferred method (roasting, grilling, etc.).
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
68 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3552 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.9 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 252 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
