Global-inspired flavors are trending more than ever. Is there a way to mix up mealtime and bring a variety of global cuisines to your own kitchen with what you have on hand? You bet!
By having nine key spices and herbs on hand, you’ll have access to a diverse range of flavors that span a laundry list of global cuisines. Check out these notable flavor profiles along with some delicious chicken dish ideas for each stop along your flavor trek around the globe.
These nine spices make up the backbone of several global flavor profiles: garlic, thyme, oregano, rosemary, cumin, paprika, herbs de Provence, ginger, and turmeric. That’s it!
This lineup may be the common thread, but specific cuisines will often include other ingredients, such as fresh herbs, aromatics (e.g., garlic, onion), and more to create their own unique flavors. Plus, many traditional dishes have very specific ratios and preparation methods to achieve different results. You can paint so many different pictures with only a few colors.
Spices: herbs de Provence, garlic, rosemary, thyme
Chicken Dish Idea: Coq au Vin or a simple roast chicken with herbs de Provence and garlic. Serve with a side of potatoes or green beans. Or try our Grilled Cordon Blue Chicken.
Spices: garlic, oregano, rosemary, thyme, herbs de Provence
Chicken Dish Idea: Roast chicken seasoned with herbs de Provence, garlic, and rosemary. Serve with a side of pasta or risotto. Or try our Air-Fry Italian Chicken & Vegetables.
Spices: garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin
Chicken Dish Idea: Simple chicken curry using garlic, ginger, turmeric, and cumin as the base. Serve with basmati rice. Or try our Easy Tandoori Chicken.
Spices: cumin, oregano, garlic, paprika
Chicken Dish Idea: Chicken fajitas with a seasoning blend of garlic, cumin, oregano, and paprika. Or try our Mole Chicken Enchiladas.
Spices: thyme, garlic, paprika, ginger
Chicken Dish Idea: Caribbean jerk-inspired chicken using thyme, garlic, ginger, and paprika. (Note: traditional jerk seasoning has many more ingredients) Or try our Slow Smoked Jerk Chicken Wings.
Spices: garlic, oregano, rosemary, thyme
Chicken Dish Idea: Greek lemon chicken skewers marinated in garlic, oregano, and lemon juice. Serve with tzatziki sauce. Or try our Greek Chicken Souvlaki Bowls.
If you’re really feeling adventurous and want to achieve a more authentic taste for some cuisines, you’ll want to include other spices, herbs, or ingredients in your dishes. But rest assured, with what you have on hand, you can create a globally inspired feast with chicken as the star! So, pack your spice racks and get your passports ready. It’s gonna be fun AND delicious!
For all cooking methods, heat to an internal temperature of 165° F.
Preferred method
Place frozen nuggets in nonstick skillet.
Heat on medium for 3 to 5 minutes or until warm.
Center frozen microwaves on microwave safe plate.
Heat nuggets covered on high:
For each additional 1/2 cup add 30 seconds.
Do not overheat. Appliances may vary. Heating times are approximate.
Chicken will be very hot! Handle with caution after they have been heated. Let cool 1 to 2 minutes before eating.
Preheat oven to 350° F
Place frozen nuggets on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with nonstick spray.
Heat for 8 minutes, flip nuggets and heat an additional 8 1/2 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165° F.
Appliances may vary, adjust accordingly.
Remove and let stand 2 minutes before serving.
Preheat air fryer to 350° F
Place frozen nuggets in the air fryer basket. Do not use nonstick spray.
Heat for 4 minutes, flip nuggets and heat an additional 4 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165° F.
Pull nuggets from air fryer basket and let stand 2 minutes before serving.
For all cooking methods, heat to an internal temperature of 165° F.
Preferred method
Place frozen tenderloins in nonstick skillet.
Heat on medium for 3 to 5 minutes or until warm.
Center frozen tenderloins on microwave safe plate.
Heat tenderloins covered on high:
For each additional tenderloin add 30 seconds.
Do not overheat. Appliances may vary. Heating times are approximate.
Chicken will be very hot! Handle with caution after they have been heated. Let cool 1 to 2 minutes before eating.
Preheat oven to 350° F
Place frozen tenderloins on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with nonstick spray.
Heat for 9 1/2 minutes, flip fillets and heat an additional 8 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165° F.
Appliances may vary, adjust accordingly.
Remove and let stand 2 minutes before serving.
Preheat air fryer to 350° F
Place frozen tenderloins in the air fryer basket. Do not use nonstick spray.
Heat for 5 minutes, flip breasts and heat an additional 4 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165° F.
Pull tenderloins from air fryer basket and let stand 2 minutes before serving.
For all cooking methods, heat to an internal temperature of 165° F.
Preferred method
Place frozen breasts in nonstick skillet.
Heat on medium for 3 to 5 minutes or until warm.
Center frozen breasts on microwave safe plate.
Heat breasts covered on high:
For each additional breast add 1 minute.
Do not overheat. Appliances may vary. Heating times are approximate.
Chicken will be very hot! Handle with caution after they have been heated. Let cool 1 to 2 minutes before eating.
Preheat oven to 350° F.
Place frozen breasts on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with nonstick spray.
Heat for 13 minutes, flip breasts and heat an additional 13 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165° F.
Appliances may vary, adjust accordingly.
Remove and let stand 2 minutes before serving.
Preheat air fryer to 350° F.
Place frozen breasts in the air fryer basket. Do not use nonstick spray.
Heat for 8 minutes, flip breasts and heat an additional 8 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165° F.
Pull breasts from air fryer basket and let stand 2 minutes before serving.
Whole wheat English muffin sandwiched around pork sausage patty with scrambled egg and melted cheddar cheese.
Serving size: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
4 George’s Farmers Market Pork Sausage Patties
4 Eggs
4 teaspoons heavy whipping cream
Vegetable oil, for cooking
4 slices Cheddar cheese
4 Whole wheat English muffins, toasted
Instructions
Brioche bread slices soaked in a vanilla egg mixture and toasted golden with turkey sausage patties and served with strawberry butter, fresh strawberries and maple syrup.
Serving size: 4-6
Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Total time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
9 George’s Farmers Market Turkey Sausage Patties
4 eggs
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons honey
6 slices brioche bread
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
¼ cup strawberry jam
Maple syrup, to taste
Sliced strawberries, garnish
Instructions
Red bell peppers with yellow onions mixed with pepperjack cheese, corn and black beans in fluffy eggs topped with pork sausage and baked golden in a tortilla crust. Served with pico de gallo.
Serving size: 4-6
Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 35 minutes | Total time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
6 George’s Farmers Market Pork Sausage Patties
¼ cup diced red bell pepper
¼ cup diced yellow onion
¼ cup corn
¼ cup black beans
6 eggs
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
6 corn tortillas (4” street taco size)
½ cup shredded pepperjack cheese
Pico de gallo, garnish
Instructions
Spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese wiped in egg whites and topped with turkey sausage patties baked golden in muffin cups. Served with tzatziki sauce.
Serving size: 6
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 30 minutes | Total time: 40minutes
Ingredients
6 George’s Farmers Market Turkey Sausage Patties
12 egg whites
3 teaspoons heavy whipping cream
¾ cup freshly chopped spinach
3 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
Tzatziki sauce, garnish
Instructions