Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Grilled Chicken Seasoning
Grilled Chicken Seasoning is made with dried thyme, dried oregano, and ground cumin.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 85 min
- Original yield
- Serves 6
- Ingredients
- 9 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: over 60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Allow for chilling
Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.
2. Prepare the grill
Use the grill setup and heat described in the method.
3. Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Get to know the ingredients
dried thyme
In the method: In a small bowl, combine the thyme, oregano, cumin, paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper.
dried oregano
In the method: In a small bowl, combine the thyme, oregano, cumin, paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper.
ground cumin
In the method: In a small bowl, combine the thyme, oregano, cumin, paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon dried thymeIngredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon dried oreganoIngredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon ground cuminIngredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon paprikaIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon onion powderIngredient note
Source: 1/2 teaspoon saltIngredient note
Source: 1/2 teaspoon pepperIngredient note
Source: 3 lbs boneless (skinless chicken I like to use thighs)Ingredient note
Required by source directions; authorized salt/pepper exception.
How to make it
0 of 5 steps completeMake room for Grilled Chicken Seasoning
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Grill the chicken until it reaches 165ºF, turning a few times, if desired.
A little more help as you go
Measure the blend before mixing
Set out the listed seasonings and measure each one before mixing them together. When you use the finished blend in another recipe, check how much that recipe needs instead of treating the whole jar as one portion.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the baking dish and grill. Start with this step: In a small bowl, combine the thyme, oregano, cumin, paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Grill the chicken until it reaches 165ºF, turning a few times, if desired.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Set out the listed seasonings and measure each one before mixing them together. When you use the finished blend in another recipe, check how much that recipe needs instead of treating the whole jar as one portion.
Additional recipe notes
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guideline. Nutrition information is calculated using boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: tasteandtellblog.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.