Okay, so I’ve been trying to jazz up my chicken game lately. I mean, who doesn’t love a good, flavorful piece of chicken, right? I stumbled upon this Lawry’s seasoned salt thing, and let me tell you, it sounded promising. So, I decided to give it a whirl and make my own version of a seasoned salt mix specifically for chicken. Here’s how it went down.
Gathering the Goods
First things first, I had to gather all the ingredients. I raided my spice cabinet and the grocery store and came back with a bunch of stuff:
- Salt: Obviously, the base of the whole thing. I just used regular table salt.
- Sugar: Got some granulated sugar for a touch of sweetness.
- Paprika: This seemed important for that smoky flavor and color.
- Turmeric: I figured this would add a nice golden hue and maybe some earthy notes.
- Onion Powder: Gotta have that oniony goodness.
- Garlic Powder: Same goes for garlic – a must-have in my book.
- Maybe some Black pepper
Mixing It Up
Next, I started experimenting with the ratios. I wanted a good balance of salty, sweet, and savory, with a little kick. I threw in a bunch of salt, a little less sugar, and then went to town with the paprika, turmeric, onion powder, and garlic powder. I eyeballed it mostly, tasting as I went. It was a bit of a messy process, with spices flying everywhere, but hey, that’s part of the fun, right?

I kept tweaking the amounts until I hit a mix that tasted pretty darn good. It wasn’t exactly like Lawry’s, but it had its own unique vibe going on. I made sure to write down the approximate amounts of each spice I used so I could recreate it later.
Chicken Time
Now for the main event – the chicken. I grabbed some chicken pieces, patted them dry, and then generously sprinkled my homemade seasoned salt all over them. I made sure to get into all the nooks and crannies. I let the chicken sit for a bit to let the flavors sink in, but you can also cook it right away.
Cooking and Tasting
I decided to bake the chicken in the oven. I preheated it to a decent temperature, popped the chicken in, and waited. The smell wafting through the kitchen was amazing, by the way. Once the chicken was cooked through and juicy, I pulled it out and let it rest for a few minutes.
Finally, the moment of truth – the taste test. I took a bite, and… it was pretty fantastic! The chicken was flavorful, with a nice balance of salty, sweet, and savory. The paprika and turmeric gave it a beautiful color, and the onion and garlic powders added that essential depth of flavor. My family dug in, and there were no complaints. Success!
So, there you have it – my little adventure in making a Lawry’s-inspired seasoned salt for chicken. It was a fun experiment, and I ended up with a tasty seasoning mix that I can use to spice up my chicken dishes. I’ll definitely be making this again, maybe with a few tweaks here and there. Cooking is all about experimenting and finding what works for you, right? Give it a try sometime, and let me know how it turns out!
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