How to Season Chicken Like a Pro

Great chicken starts before the seasoning ever hits the meat.

Whether you’re cooking chicken breasts, thighs, wings, drumsticks, or a whole bird, a few simple steps can make a big difference in how your chicken tastes and how well your seasoning comes through.

Start With the Chicken

First, choose your cut and pat the chicken dry with paper towels. You want the surface relatively dry so the olive oil and seasoning can coat the chicken instead of sliding right off.

And don’t be shy with the seasoning. Chicken has a mild flavor, so it can handle a generous amount of seasoning - especially when you want that flavor to carry through every bite.

A Few Pro Tips

Pat it dry. This helps the oil and seasoning stick better.

Use olive oil. Start with a light coating of Luv’s Kitchen Olive Oil to help your seasoning cling to the chicken while adding another layer of flavor.

Season evenly. Don’t just sprinkle the top. Get the sides, underneath, and all around the chicken.

Give it a little time. If you can, let your seasoned chicken sit for a bit before cooking. This gives the seasoning a chance to settle into the chicken and develop more flavor.

Now that you know the basics, it’s time to make it your own.

Pick Your Flavor

This is where things get fun.

Chicken can take on an entirely different personality depending on the blend you choose.

Want something savory and versatile? Try Luv’s Kitchen House Blend.

Want a little sweet heat? Sweet Fire brings both.

Looking for something bold and spicy? Go with Wildfire.

Craving warm, aromatic flavor? Try Curry or Monty.

For something sweet and savory, Honey Garlic is a great choice.

Want bright, zesty flavor? Lemon Pepper is an easy favorite.

And when you’re craving that unmistakable Caribbean-inspired flavor, there’s Jerk Seasoning.

You can also take things even further with Drip Sauce for an extra hit of flavor.

Coat, Cook & Enjoy

Once you’ve picked your blend, drizzle your chicken with olive oil and coat it generously with your Luv’s Kitchen seasoning. Rub it in well, making sure every piece is covered.

Then cook it your favorite way - baked, grilled, roasted, pan-seared, or air-fried.

The best part? You don’t need a cabinet full of individual spices to create great flavor.

Luv’s Kitchen complete blends do the work for you.

With so many blends to choose from, you can make the same chicken a completely different experience every time.

So choose your chicken, your olive oil, and your favorite Luv’s Kitchen blend.

Season it like a pro. Make it your own.

Written by Sergio Santana