We get asked all the time – “what are the best spices or seasonings for grilled chicken”? This is typically asked from those that are trying to eat healthier and leaner as chicken is often the cornerstone of these types of meal routines. When you consume a good deal of chicken in your regular meal rotation it can get awful boring.
So we wanted to break it down for you that you are armed with what are the best spices, seasonings and rubs for your chicken. From our experience these spices and herbs (from the first list) work well whether you prefer baked or grilled chicken. This list is perfect for an experienced or adventurous home chef who isn’t afraid of experimenting a little bit with their own combination’s. You can pick several of these are try them in tandem but we do recommend using small amounts at first to see what works best without overpowering a dish.
Now we did not list any chiles but for those that like some heat you can certainly add those for some zest as well. These spices, herbs and seasonings are just for the grill either you can certainly use them to add a change of pace to any chicken meal even if you cook in the oven or on your trusty Foreman grill!
List of Spices and Herbs to Use on Grilled Chicken
- Basil
- Bay Leaf
- Cilantro
- Cinnamon
- Curry Powder
- Garlic
- Lemongrass
- Mace
- Marjoram
- Onion
- Paprika
- Parsley
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Saffron
- Savory
- Tarragon
- Thyme
Now if you are looking for added convenience, tremendous flavor and you don’t want to be guessing on the best combination to use then these chicken seasonings are the way to go. Here you can find salt free selections, regional flavors from across the US, some south of the border influenced seasonings and some loaded with heat. Most of these have at least 5 or 6 ingredients and others up to 12-15 but all have been thoroughly tested and you will find them all loaded with flavor and they will make it impossible to get bored with your chicken.
Out of This World Grilled Chicken Seasonings and Rubs
- Adobo Lime Rub
- Blackened Seasoning
- Buffalo Wing Rub (salt free)
- Caribbean Spice
- Chipotle Honey Rub
- Chipotle Rub
- Citrus Seasoning (salt free)
- Fajita Seasoning
- French Quarter Seasoning
- Garlic Herb (salt free)
- Habanero Chile Seasoning (salt free)
- Jamaican Jerk
- Kickin’ Chicken
- Lemon Pepper (salt free)
- Madras Curry (salt free)
- Manzanillo Seasoning (salt free)
- Mediterranean Dry Rub (salt free)
- Salt Free Adobo Seasoning
- Salt Free Poultry Seasoning
- Salt Free Southwest Seasoning
- Smoky Citrus Salt
- Sweet Tweetie
- Tandoori
- Texas Chicken
We are constantly testing out new chicken seasonings and rubs for the backyard grill, the smoker, the oven and even the Foreman grill.
