Italian Seasoning

Freshly made seasoning with Italian herbs.

A super easy blend made from pantry-staple ingredients in less than 10 minutes. Speed up meal prep with your own premade seasoning blends, no chemicals and no salt.

Makes about ⅔ cup (enough to fill a standard spice jar)

Course Condiment

Cuisine Mediterranean

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 16kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

Italian Seasoning

2 tablespoons (9g) dried basil
2 tablespoons (11g) dried oregano
2 tablespoons (12g) dried rosemary
1½ tablespoons (8g) dried thyme
1 tablespoon (7-8g) ground sage
1 tablespoon (14-15g) garlic powder
1 tablespoon (6g) dried parsley
½ tablespoon (11g) onion powder

Italian Herbed Chicken

1 whole chicken (4-5 pounds)
1½ teaspoon (9g) salt
1 teaspoon (3g) freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons (28g) melted butter
1 tablespoon (6g) Italian seasonings
1 tablespoon (15g) minced garlic
1 teaspoon (3g) paprika
1 lemon, cut into quarters
fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, celery, etc., optional)
1 medium onion, cut into quarters

Instructions

Italian Seasoning

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl or jar and stir until thoroughly combined.
Store in an airtight container (glass is best) and start seasoning your meals.

Italian Herbed Chicken

Rinse chicken with water, inside and out, then pat dry with paper towels.
Generously season the chicken inside and out with salt and pepper.
Combine melted butter, Italian seasonings, garlic, and paprika. Then rub the chicken with the herbed butter inside and out and under the skin.
Next, stuff the cavity with lemon wedges and fresh herbs (if using).
Refrigerate it until ready to cook for up to 24 hours.
Preheat oven to 375℉ (190℃).
Add the onions to a roasting pan or cast-iron skillet, and then place the chicken on top, breast-side up. Tie the legs of the chicken together with kitchen twine so it holds its shape. I always forgot this step, and it still turns out great.
Roast 375℉ (190℃) for 1 hour and 15 minutes or longer until your meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reaches about 170°F (177℃). The minimum is 165℉ (74℃).
Let the chicken rest for 10-20 minutes before carving so the juices settle back into the meat.

Notes

Store seasoning mix in a glass jar for a longer shelf life.
Mix and match different herbs in traditional Italian cooking. If you don't have one, replace it with another. Marjoram, savory, and ground bay leaf are also common.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate for just the Italian seasoning (not the chicken) and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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