Chicken is healthy and easy to cook, but it can get bland so I’m always on the lookout for new ways to season roasted chicken. I typically roast a whole chicken in my slow cooker, so seasoning it is imperative to ending up with something that tastes moist and delicious. My stand by is olive oil, salt and crushed red pepper flakes, but there are so many other ways to season roasted chicken, and I’ll share some of them with you here.
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1. Brown Sugar and Garlic
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It sounds strange and I was skeptical the first time I tried it, but brown sugar and garlic pair really well together and leave roasted chicken moist and delicious. Heat a bit of olive oil in a skillet and lightly sauté a few cloves of diced garlic. Turn off the heat and add a spoonful or two of light brown sugar. Stir to combine. The sugar will dissolve and leave you with a runny, but sticky sauce. Pour it over the chicken before turning on your slow cooker and wait for one of the best ways to season roasted chicken you’ll ever try.
Oh, totally! You can try experimenting with different herbs and spices. Think outside the salt and pepper box—maybe some garlic, paprika, or rosemary. Each will bring a new twist to your chicken!
Great question! You can add a creamy sauce or spice it up with a seasoning mix. A little brush of maple syrup and mustard can also bring something special out!
I'm obsessed with a good creamy mushroom sauce or a tangy lemon butter sauce. They turn a simple roast chicken into something heavenly!
Absolutely! You can't go wrong with a mix of thyme, paprika, and garlic powder. If you're feeling adventurous, throw in some cayenne pepper for a kick!
Oh, herbs are amazing! Try some rosemary, thyme, and a hint of sage. Fresh parsley can really brighten up the dish as well, making it taste super-fresh!
2. Garlic and Herbs
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This variation is superb because you can mix and match your favorite herbs to create something you’ll be proud to serve. Start by chopping your herbs of choice. Thyme, rosemary, dill, basil, parsley and oregano work well. Mix the herbs into softened butter and stir in some minced garlic. Use a rubber spatula to spread the mixture over the surface of your chicken, before cooking.
Oh, totally! You can try experimenting with different herbs and spices. Think outside the salt and pepper box—maybe some garlic, paprika, or rosemary. Each will bring a new twist to your chicken!
Great question! You can add a creamy sauce or spice it up with a seasoning mix. A little brush of maple syrup and mustard can also bring something special out!
I'm obsessed with a good creamy mushroom sauce or a tangy lemon butter sauce. They turn a simple roast chicken into something heavenly!
Absolutely! You can't go wrong with a mix of thyme, paprika, and garlic powder. If you're feeling adventurous, throw in some cayenne pepper for a kick!
Oh, herbs are amazing! Try some rosemary, thyme, and a hint of sage. Fresh parsley can really brighten up the dish as well, making it taste super-fresh!
3. Citrus and Sage
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Combining citrus and sage on your roasted chicken gives you a unique flavor combination that you may not have tried. It’s great for the fall! Simply squeeze the juice of several oranges over your chicken, then sprinkle it with dried sage. Turn on the slow cooker and do something fun while you wait for dinner.
Oh, totally! You can try experimenting with different herbs and spices. Think outside the salt and pepper box—maybe some garlic, paprika, or rosemary. Each will bring a new twist to your chicken!
Great question! You can add a creamy sauce or spice it up with a seasoning mix. A little brush of maple syrup and mustard can also bring something special out!
I'm obsessed with a good creamy mushroom sauce or a tangy lemon butter sauce. They turn a simple roast chicken into something heavenly!
Absolutely! You can't go wrong with a mix of thyme, paprika, and garlic powder. If you're feeling adventurous, throw in some cayenne pepper for a kick!
Oh, herbs are amazing! Try some rosemary, thyme, and a hint of sage. Fresh parsley can really brighten up the dish as well, making it taste super-fresh!
4. Italian Flavored
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This is a delicious way to flavor your chicken, but leave it tasting reminiscent of your favorite Italian dinner too. Put your chicken in the slow cooker then press a package of Italian sausage into it. Make sure it’s mashed down pretty good. Pour a can of tomato sauce over the top and sprinkle on some Italian seasoning. This variation tastes great with a baked potato or a serving of pasta.
Oh, totally! You can try experimenting with different herbs and spices. Think outside the salt and pepper box—maybe some garlic, paprika, or rosemary. Each will bring a new twist to your chicken!
Great question! You can add a creamy sauce or spice it up with a seasoning mix. A little brush of maple syrup and mustard can also bring something special out!
I'm obsessed with a good creamy mushroom sauce or a tangy lemon butter sauce. They turn a simple roast chicken into something heavenly!
Absolutely! You can't go wrong with a mix of thyme, paprika, and garlic powder. If you're feeling adventurous, throw in some cayenne pepper for a kick!
Oh, herbs are amazing! Try some rosemary, thyme, and a hint of sage. Fresh parsley can really brighten up the dish as well, making it taste super-fresh!
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5. Lemon and Garlic
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You can’t go wrong with a simple combination of lemon and garlic on roasted chicken. Simply squeeze the juice of a couple lemons over the chicken. Then sprinkle on a few cloves of diced garlic. Lay a couple of slices of lemon on top of the chicken and cook away!
Oh, totally! You can try experimenting with different herbs and spices. Think outside the salt and pepper box—maybe some garlic, paprika, or rosemary. Each will bring a new twist to your chicken!
Great question! You can add a creamy sauce or spice it up with a seasoning mix. A little brush of maple syrup and mustard can also bring something special out!
I'm obsessed with a good creamy mushroom sauce or a tangy lemon butter sauce. They turn a simple roast chicken into something heavenly!
Absolutely! You can't go wrong with a mix of thyme, paprika, and garlic powder. If you're feeling adventurous, throw in some cayenne pepper for a kick!
Oh, herbs are amazing! Try some rosemary, thyme, and a hint of sage. Fresh parsley can really brighten up the dish as well, making it taste super-fresh!
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6. Mexican Flavored
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Mexican food is my favorite so seasoning my roasted chicken with ethnic flavors is a great way to enjoy something I love. I usually shred the leftovers and make chicken tacos with them another night. Sprinkle the chicken with cumin, shredded cilantro, pickled jalapenos, lime juice, onion powder and garlic salt. You won’t be sorry when you take your first bite!
Oh, totally! You can try experimenting with different herbs and spices. Think outside the salt and pepper box—maybe some garlic, paprika, or rosemary. Each will bring a new twist to your chicken!
Great question! You can add a creamy sauce or spice it up with a seasoning mix. A little brush of maple syrup and mustard can also bring something special out!
I'm obsessed with a good creamy mushroom sauce or a tangy lemon butter sauce. They turn a simple roast chicken into something heavenly!
Absolutely! You can't go wrong with a mix of thyme, paprika, and garlic powder. If you're feeling adventurous, throw in some cayenne pepper for a kick!
Oh, herbs are amazing! Try some rosemary, thyme, and a hint of sage. Fresh parsley can really brighten up the dish as well, making it taste super-fresh!
7. Ginger Garlic
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If Oriental is your thing, ginger garlic roasted chicken is sure to please. Before cooking the chicken, cover it with fresh, chopped ginger, minced garlic and a drizzle of peanut oil. Just before cutting the chicken, lightly sprinkle it with soy sauce. This tastes great served with steamed rice and garnished with sliced green onions.
Are you tired of the same old chicken recipes? Shake things up, then let me know what you think. Which one is making your mouth water right now?
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MPP: No one in Italy would ever even dare to cook a chicken like this, so please, don't call it an "italian dinner" because it's absolutely an american invention.
Vienna: Great ideas
Runa: Garlic paprika and thyme is amazing! Soy sauce with cumin and coriander powder, plain curry powder with a bit of lemon, chilli powder and lemon... Very kicking and also a mojito type flavour ... Mint with lime juice ... That chicken is just delish!
Sisi96: Try spreading garlic boursin over the chicken and wrapping it in bacon with a side of pasta
Kaylee: Unlike the ginger garlic
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