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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81 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I love this seasoning and need to whip together a double batch of this for my meal prepping!

    1. Sorry to hear that you think that! It is a salt-based seasoning that you can use at your discretion, but you can definitely cut down the ratio of salt and spices if you prefer! I hope you give it another try with that in mind!

  2. 5 stars
    Love this mix. I just made it for the second time . It’s great on air fried chicken, both with skin and without. Will be a staple in my pantry!

  3. 5 stars
    It looks so delish! My family loves chicken and I can’t wait to try this in one of our family dinners.

  4. 5 stars
    Yummy! This seasoning is divine and so loved here! Our favorite and best seasoning! Saved this recipe for dinner!

  5. 5 stars
    I liked it! I adjusted some measurements to personal taste (more garlic!), but it was a good combination of spices.
    Used it to pan-fry some chicken thighs, added onions, white wine and a touch of honey and it was delicious.
    Thank you for this recipe.

  6. 5 stars
    I made one half of this recipe and seasoned two chicken breasts pieces from Costco with it (about 1.5 lbs). I got lots of compliments, thank you!