Just got a spice rack....HELP?

Question

I am thinkning about having baked chicken tonight and I wanted to use some of my new spices. I really wanted a spice rack and now i have one and I am lost I dont know how to cook with spices. What are some good spices to add to chicken breast ?

Answer 1

http://www.culinarycafe.com/Spices_Herbs/

go here and click on any of the spices and herbs listed to see what their special uses are.

Just be cautious with how much of a good thing you add to a dish. Too much is just that: too much!!

tarragon, tumeric, and sage just call for chicken.

Answer 2

I'm having baked chicken tonight too. I marinate in basil onion powder and garlic powder maybe a little thyme and worshisire sauce, soy sauce and a little Louisiana hot sauce and white wine. Take the chicken out of the marinade and place in a pan in the oven at 325 degrees. I use cream of asparagus soup on top and bake until the juices run clear (about 25 minutes), the soup makes a sauce that is great on rice or potatoes. Yum Yum.
I'm also making steamed asparagus in a cheese sauce and rice pilaf to go with it.....Damn I'm hungry now.....I can hardly wait until dinner.
You'll learn by trial and error on how much of this and that and which spices work best together. Good luck and happy cooking.

Answer 3

Garlic, sage , tarragon, rosemary and thyme all are good with poultry.Cayenne pepper is hot but can also be used. Paprika is also good.Cumin can be added for Mexican dishes( Example chicken fajitas).Experiment with your new spice rack, you may come up with something you really like. I never had anyone to tell me , it was all a guessing game! LOL. Best of luck and enjoy!

Answer 4

Throw your chicken into an oven safe pan, cover with 1tsp tarragon,1tsp sage,1tsp pepper, and 1 1/2tsp garlic powder. Seal tightly and throw into 350F oven for 60 minutes bone in or 30 minutes bone out chicken. The smell is heavenly. You can double the spices listed and put them oven the chicken on top of 2 pounds peeled and thinly sliced potatoes and cook for the entire 60 minutes.

Answer 5

**Sugar Pie's Rotisserie Rub**

2 tsp kosher salt
2 tsps paprika
½ tsp chili powder
1½ tsp garlic powder
2 tsps freshly ground black pepper or coarse ground black pepper
1 tsp onion powder
2 tsp. dry parsley
1 tsp. dry rosemary
1 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp. dried orange or lemon rind (Spice Islands makes this)

Mix well and rub inside and out of a 4-5 pound chicken, or 2 (3 lb.) chickens. Tie legs together, and tuck wing tips under. Cook on rotisserie or in 325ºF oven approx. 1 ½ hours or until juices run clear.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

a great way to prepare chicken is with a marinade many spices are great marinades for chicken and other foods......sometimes i use Italian dressing or different meat sauces play around with spices when you find something you like then use it again but don't be afraid to try new things:)

Answer 8

my favorites on chicken are rosemary, some onion & garlic. Have fun with the spices and don't be afraid to try new things.

Answer 9

There are some great suggestions for herbs and spice at this link

Answer 10

Here's a simple spice-to-food cross reference to get you started. There many others available at sites like foodnetwork.com or allrecipes.com. Good luck.

Allspice: hearty meats, fruit desserts
Basil: tomatoes, pesto, salads
Bay Leaves: soups and stews, grilled meats
Caraway Seeds: breads, cabbage, carrots, potatoes
Celery Seeds: tomatoes, salads
Chives: salads, vegetables, potatoes, eggs
Cinnamon: baked goods, fruits, beverages
Cloves: baked goods, hearty meats
Coriander: Mexican dishes, soups
Cumin: Mexican dishes, meats, cheese, beans
Dill Weed and Seed: vegetables, salads and dressings, eggs
Fennel: sausage, fish
Ginger: baked goods, Asian dishes, vegetables
Marjoram: meats, Italian dishes, vegetables
Mint: beverages, meats, desserts
Mustard: fish, eggs, cheese, meats, sauces
Nutmeg: baked goods, spinach, dairy products
Oregano: Italian dishes, meats, tomatoes
Paprika: Spanish dishes, potatoes, meats
Parsley: salads, soups, meats, fish
Pepper: meats, soups and stews, nearly everything
Poppy Seeds: baked goods, noodles, salad dressings
Rosemary: chicken, potatoes
Saffron: rice, seafood
Sage: poultry, pork, stuffings
Savory: beans, cheese, eggs
Sesame Seeds: baked goods, Asian dishes, cheese
Tarragon: chicken, salads, seafood
Thyme: meats, soups and stews, vegetables