Brazilian Chicken Seasoning (Tempero Em Pó Para Frango)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Servings
6 Tablespoons
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Calories
17 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Brazilian
Brazilian Chicken Seasoning (Tempero Em Pó Para Frango)
Description
The Brazilian Chicken Seasoning combines multiple dried spices and herbs, including onion and garlic powder, chives, parsley, paprika, turmeric, and cayenne, creating a complex flavor profile with mild heat and earthiness. The optional achiote adds a deep color and subtle aroma. After grinding all ingredients finely, this blend is stored dry and used by coating chicken with salt and then the seasoning before cooking. The seasoning works well for various cooking methods like baking, grilling, or pan frying, giving the chicken both color and balanced seasoning. This ready spice mix eliminates the need for multiple separate seasonings during meal prep.
The use of dried herbs like chives and parsley adds freshness without moisture, helping the seasoning adhere to the chicken. Turmeric introduces a warm tone and the cayenne a gentle kick. The white bay leaf adds mild floral notes during cooking when the seasoning is applied to the meat, further enriching the flavor. This seasoning mix can be prepared in advance and stored for months to use whenever chicken is on the menu.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons onion powder
- 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons chives dried
- 1/2 Tablespoon parsley dried
- 1/2 Tablespoon paprika ground
- 1 teaspoon achiote pepper optional, ground; aka colorau
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric ground
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 whole large bay leaf (about 2 inches long) or 2 small (1 inch) ones
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a spice grinder and grind to a powder.
- Place the seasoning in a jar and cover with a lid.
- Store in a dry place for months, and use as needed.
Seasoning Instructions:
- For about 1 pound of chicken breast, season with 1-2 teaspoons of kosher salt, then with 1-2 teaspoons of chicken seasoning. Bake, grill, or pan fry!!
Bom Apetite!!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 17 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 17kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 71mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 416IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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