Keep this chicken seasoning on hand to bring a basic dinner up to great.

This chicken seasoning has some cayenne pepper for an underlying warmth.

you could go up or down if you like things spicy or not at all.

Southern Living Chicken seasoning in a bowl ready to use

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Add some cumin for a seasoning that lends itself to tacos, fajitas, or other Mexican-inspired dishes.

Store, tightly covered, until ready to use.

Cook chicken as desired.

Southern Living Chicken Seasoning ingredients

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Southern Living Chicken Seasoning mixing the spices together

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Southern Living Chicken Seasoning stirring together the spice blend

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Southern Living Chicken Seasoning seasoning the chicken

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Southern Living Chicken Seasoning slicing the cooked chicken

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