7 New Ways to Season Roasted Chicken so It's Not Boring Anymore ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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?