What spices are suitable for chicken: successful combinations and recipe options

Thanks to its delicate, delicate taste, low calorie content and affordable price, poultry meat has gained wide popularity in cooking. To make the fillet juicy and flavorful, it is recommended to choose the “right” seasoning for the chicken. A successful combination of aromatic and savory additives can turn a dish into a delicacy, while an unsuccessful one can completely ruin it. The choice of spices depends on the taste preferences of the family or guests, and even on the method of cooking the chicken. Experienced chefs have several options for ready-made mixtures in stock, and are happy to share their secrets.

The most popular spices and seasonings for chicken

With the help of seasonings and spices, you can easily create a culinary masterpiece from ordinary chicken. A variety of spices, aromatic herbs, and exotic spices are combined with tender poultry meat. In a professional environment, they try to use no more than 10 varieties. The classic set includes salt, garlic, red and black pepper. In combination with other spices, they form a variety of combinations that differ in taste and aroma.

Review of popular store products

Seasonings are necessary in order to emphasize the taste of chicken meat, give it spiciness or, conversely, spicy notes. Stores sell ready-made complex mixtures, the composition of which is selected taking into account the cooking method of chicken. Some manufacturers produce several versions of seasonings designed to diversify the taste and add an oriental flavor to dishes not only of chicken, but also of turkey.

Buyers call the following brands of spicy mixtures the best.

• Kamis (Kamis);
• Orient;
• Maggi (Maggi);
• Kotanyi (Kotani);
• Magic Tree;
• Indana;
• Pripravych;
• Meal;
• Master Duck.

Having analyzed the composition, we can come to the conclusion that almost all professional technologists from different manufacturers include hot and sweet red pepper, coriander, turmeric, garlic, ground black pepper, basil and other spicy herbs in their seasonings for chicken. Often, spicy mixtures contain dried onions - onions and greens, mustard seeds, ginger, a mixture of peppers to enhance the aroma, fenugreek, and nutmeg.

Particularly popular are:

• Seasoning for chicken and oriental chicken from Cykoria S.A;
• Kotanyi Chicken and Turkey Mix.

How to make your own spicy chicken mixtures

Professional chefs and experienced housewives try not to use ready-made seasonings, but to prepare spice mixtures themselves. To do this, you need to know how individual spices, spices, and vegetables fit together.

Basic rules for making homemade seasonings:

• buy ingredients in specialized stores or supermarket departments;
• grind the ingredients immediately before cooking;
• in mixed bouquets, choose only one spice as the dominant one;
• use mixed spices separately from herbs, unless specified in the recipe;
• prepare sets in limited quantities, since the aroma of some spices quickly disappears.

All-purpose seasoning for chicken

Ingredients

• 1 g nutmeg;
• 2 g coriander seeds;
• 2 g black peppercorns;
• 3 g granulated garlic;
• 2 g turmeric;
• 5 g each of dried parsley, savory, basil;
• iodized salt - to taste.

How to cook

1. Peppercorns and coriander seeds are ground in a mortar to a powder. To speed up the process, you can use a spice grinder or coffee grinder.
2. The dried herbs are rubbed with your fingers, combined with chopped pepper and coriander, garlic, turmeric, and salt are added, and then mixed thoroughly.
3. The spicy mixture is poured into a clean, dry glass jar, tightly closed with a lid and shaken vigorously several times.
4. The jar is put away for storage in a cabinet, having previously signed what dish the seasoning is intended for, as well as what components are included in its composition.

Seasoning for grilled chicken

Chicken wings are usually prepared this way, but other parts of the bird are no less tasty. The main thing is to prepare the right seasoning correctly.

Ingredients (taken in equal proportions)

• ½ tsp. ground black pepper;
• 1 tsp each dried basil and celery leaves;
• 1 tsp. sweet paprika;
• 1/ tsp. garlic powder;
• ¼ tsp. red hot pepper;
• 1 tsp. curry;
• 1 tsp. dried onions;
• salt - to taste.

How to cook

• All ingredients are mixed and ground in a coffee grinder or spice grinder.
• The resulting mixture is poured into a dry, clean container, sealed tightly and stored in a dark, dry place (ideally a kitchen cabinet).
• In order not to forget, the jar indicates what dish the seasoning is intended for and what is included in its composition.

Note to the owner! If your family rarely cooks grilled chicken, you can make the spicy mixture at once by mixing all the ingredients in a small amount. To enhance the taste, dried onions and garlic are replaced with fresh ones. In this case, ¼ onion and 1 clove of garlic are thoroughly chopped, combined with dry ingredients, and rubbed on the prepared chicken carcass.

Seasoning for poultry in the oven

Baked chicken meat is especially tender. And grated with a spicy mixture acquires a piquant taste and aroma.

Ingredients

• 1.8 g red hot pepper;
• 4 g black peppercorns;
• 3 g sweet paprika;
• 5 g coriander seeds;
• 3 g dried oregano;
• 4.5 g turmeric;
• 3 g garlic powder;
• 0.5 g dried dill stems;
• 7 g salt.

How to cook

1. Coriander seeds and black peppercorns are ground in a mortar and then transferred to a glass bowl or bowl.
2. Next, gradually add turmeric, hot pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and dried herbs.
3. All ingredients are thoroughly mixed with a wooden spatula, transferred to a dry jar and hermetically sealed.
4. Store the seasoning in a dry, dark place.

Spiced Chicken Recipes

Chicken meat always turns out tender, satisfying, and tasty. However, seasonings and spices allow you to prepare original dishes using non-standard sets of products. And while experienced cooks can experiment by changing the composition of the ingredients, it is better for novice housewives to follow the instructions provided.

Indian chicken with golden yogurt crust in the oven

Ingredients

• 1 chicken carcass weighing 1.5 kg;
• 2 tsp each cinnamon and cumin powder;
• 1 tsp. ground coriander seeds;
• ½ tsp. turmeric;
• ¼ tsp. ground cloves;
• 1 tsp. garlic powder;
• 5 table. l. natural yogurt;
• 30 g chopped almonds;
• 2 tsp. salt;
• 1 tsp. ground black pepper.

How to cook

1. Mix all dry ingredients in a deep bowl.
2. The resulting mixture is combined with yogurt and mixed thoroughly.
3. The chicken is cleaned, washed and dried with a paper towel. The legs are tied with twine.
4. The carcass is generously covered with a layer of thick spicy sauce, transferred to a container with a lid and sent to the refrigerator to marinate.
5. After 3 hours, transfer the chicken to a baking tray lined with baking paper, cover with a sheet of foil and place in an oven preheated to 200° C for 1 hour. Then remove the foil and cook the chicken for another 15-20 minutes.

Grilled chicken wings in honey sauce

Ingredients

• 10-12 chicken wings;
• 3 tsp. olive oil;
• 4 table. l. liquid honey;
• 2 table. l. butter;
• ½ tsp. salt;
• ¼ tsp. black pepper;
• 1 packet of Kotanyi GRILL “Rosy Chicken” seasoning.

How to cook

1. The oven is preheated to 200° C.
2. In a bowl, combine olive oil, salt, pepper, seasoning from the packet and rub the wings with this mixture.
3. Prepare the marinade separately. To do this, place the saucepan on low heat and bring the honey to a boil. Next, butter, chopped garlic and paprika are sent there. Heat the mixture over low heat for another 1-2 minutes.
4. The saucepan is removed from the heat. The wings are generously poured with the honey-cream mixture, and then placed on the oven rack, placing the baking sheet down.
5. Fry the wings on each side for 15-18 minutes until browned.
6. Prepared dishes are served with a side dish of rice or vegetable salad.

The review of the best spices and recipes for original dishes is complete. Without delay, it is advisable to start making your own bouquets of herbs and spices, which are suitable for both traditional chicken dishes and for preparing tender beef or chicken liver, basturma, and the famous Georgian dish chakhokhbili.