Best 6 Best Seasoning For Barbecue Chicken Recipes

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If you're looking for a flavorful and easy way to cook barbecue chicken, then you need to try the best seasoning for barbecue chicken. This seasoning is a blend of spices that will give your chicken a delicious smoky flavor. It's perfect for grilling, baking, or smoking chicken. In this article, we'll share the recipe for the best seasoning for barbecue chicken, as well as some tips for cooking chicken so that it's juicy and flavorful.

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GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CAJUN CREAM SAUCE AND LINGUINE



Grilled Chicken With Cajun Cream Sauce and Linguine image

These easy chicken breasts are served with a simple Cajun cream sauce. They are grilled on an indoor or outdoor grill, a broiler, or in a grill pan.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 boneless chicken breast halves (without skin)
1 teaspoon blackened seasoning mixture (or Cajun seasoning )
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (Emeril's Louisiana Spice, Chachere's, etc.)
Dash Frank's Red Hot Sauce (or Texas Pete's, or Tabasco, or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash freshly ground black pepper
Dash salt (or to taste)
16 ounces linguine
1 large tomato (seeded, diced)
4 green onions (thinly sliced)

Steps:

  • Blend flour with butter and whisk into the cream.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2155 kcal, Carbohydrate 106 g, Cholesterol 561 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 152 g, SaturatedFat 50 g, Sodium 844 mg, Fat 121 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 60 g

BARBECUE SEASONING



Barbecue Seasoning image

I use this BBQ seasoning on country-style ribs, pork chops and chicken. You'll likely have all of the seasonings on hand to make a batch, and if you don't use it all, it will keep for the next time. -Rose Rainier, Sheridan Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup beef bouillon granules
1/4 cup chili powder
1/4 cup paprika
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon onion salt
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place up to 6 months. Use as a rub for ribs, chicken or pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 6 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 476mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

BBQ CHICKEN RUB



BBQ Chicken Rub image

Skip the store-bought seasoning and try this homemade bbq chicken rub. Use this easy spice mix on your favorite cut of chicken for the BEST bbq chicken.

Provided by Julie Clark

Categories     Main Dish

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon thyme
2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar
6 drumsticks ((or chicken of your choice))
2 tablespoons olive oil ((optional))

Steps:

  • In a small bowl mix together BBQ seasonings.
  • Season drumsticks (or chicken pieces of your choice) with BBQ seasonings and let sit for 30 minutes.
  • Grease grill and preheat oven medium high heat.
  • Add drumsticks and cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping every 4-5 minutes or until it reaches 175-180 degrees internally. Brush with olive oil half way through grilling if you'd like. This is optional!
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Sodium 856 mg, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BBQ CHICKEN RUB



BBQ Chicken Rub image

My better-than-store-bought BBQ chicken rub is just what you need for seasoning all your favorite cuts of chicken! This versatile chicken seasoning is a little sweet, a little smokey, and tastes absolutely delicious on grilled, smoked, or baked chicken!

Provided by Angela

Categories     Condiments     Seasoning Mixes     Spice Blends

Time 2m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 Tbsp light brown sugar ((packed))
1 Tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp chili powder
¼ tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp oregano ((optional))

Steps:

  • Measure out all of the spices and combine in a small bowl until evenly distributed.
  • Season chicken generously with rub, or store in an airtight storage container or spice jar for later.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 597 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 12 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

KRYSTAL'S PERFECT MARINADE FOR BBQ OR GRILLED CHICKEN



Krystal's Perfect Marinade for BBQ or Grilled Chicken image

My sister was kind enough to share this wonderful marinade. It tastes better than just teriyaki sauce. This marinade sauce is awesome. The perfect marinade. To use the marinade, pierce up to 4 pounds of chicken pieces all over with a fork and marinade 2 hours before cooking as desired.

Provided by Tateyama

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Marinade Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup brown sugar
½ cup balsamic vinegar
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together the brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and pepper until the sugar has dissolved.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1087.7 mg, Sugar 18.6 g

BBQ SPICE RUB



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This rub is so simple! It's made with the everyday spices you have in your cupboard. I rub it on everything from chicken to pork to burgers to steak. I keep it in a Ziploc® bag in the freezer. It's always ready to go! Double or triple your ingredients so you always have it on hand.

Provided by Brenda McGrath

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup brown sugar
½ cup paprika
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Mix brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Store in an air-tight container or keep in the freezer in a sealable plastic bag.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 888.1 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

Tips for the Best Seasoning for Barbecue Chicken:

  • Use a variety of spices: Don't just stick to one or two spices. Experiment with different combinations to find what you like best. Some popular choices include paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, and oregano.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to seasoning barbecue chicken. Feel free to adjust the proportions of spices to suit your own taste.
  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs can add a lot of flavor to your barbecue chicken. Try adding some chopped basil, thyme, or rosemary to your spice rub.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken is dry and tough. Cook the chicken until it is just cooked through, but not overcooked.
  • Let the chicken rest: After you cook the chicken, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

The best seasoning for barbecue chicken is the one that you like the best. Experiment with different combinations of spices and herbs to find the perfect flavor for your chicken. Don't be afraid to adjust the proportions of spices to suit your own taste. And remember, the most important thing is to cook the chicken properly. Overcooked chicken is dry and tough, so cook it until it is just cooked through, but not overcooked.

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