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Orange Pepper Seasoning Recipe

Updated: May 24, 2024 · Published: Jun 15, 2022 by Nicole B. · Leave a Comment

1 day day 10 minutes minutes
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This delicious orange pepper seasoning is very peppery and has a nice orange flavor from dried and ground orange zest. Onion and garlic powder add umami and dried rosemary is a background flavor that balances the pepper and the citrus.

Orange pepper seasoning in a glass bowl.

Ingredients and notes:

You need the zest from one large orange for this recipe.

Orange, pepper, salt, rosemary, garlic powder and onion powder.

How to make it:

See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below!

Orange zest and a zester on parchment paper.
  1. Zest the orange and let the zest dry at room temperature. (This takes about 1 day.)
Dried orange zest in a mortar.
  1. Add the dried orange zest to a mortar.
Ground dried orange zest in a mortar with a pestle.
  1. Grind the zest into a coarse powder with a pestle.
Orange pepper seasoning ingredients in a glass bowl.
  1. Add the ground zest and all remaining ingredients to a bowl and stir until well combined.

How to use it:

This seasoning is delicious on any cut of chicken, from boneless, skinless chicken breast to chicken thighs. Rub the seasoning on the meat, then grill or broil.

Did you make this recipe? Please let me know how you liked it in the comments below! Thank you!

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Orange pepper seasoning in a glass bowl.

Orange Pepper Seasoning Recipe

Author: The Spice Train
This homemade orange pepper seasoning is delicious on any cut of chicken.
Makes about 1 tablespoon of seasoning, which is enough to season about 1 pound of chicken.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Dry time for the orange zest: 1 day day
Total Time: 1 day day 10 minutes minutes
Course: Dry Rubs and Seasonings
Cuisine: World
Servings: 4
Calories (estimated): 3 kcal

Equipment:

  • citrus zester
  • wax paper or parchment paper
  • paper towel
  • mortar and pestle
  • measuring spoons
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients:
  

  • 1 large orange
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions:
 

  • Zest the orange and sprinkle the zest onto wax paper or parchment paper. Cover loosely with a paper towel. Let sit at room temperature until the zest is completely dry (about 1 day).
  • Grind the orange zest in a mortar with a pestle into a coarse powder. (You should get about 1 teaspoon dried ground orange zest.)
  • Add ground orange zest along with all remaining ingredients to a bowl and stir until well combined.
  • Store in an airtight container in a dark, cool place.

Notes:

Use this orange pepper seasoning on boneless, skinless chicken breast, chicken thighs or any other cut of chicken.
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Nutrition Information (Estimated):

Calories: 3kcalCarbohydrates: 0.8gProtein: 0.1gSodium: 148mgPotassium: 12mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.1gCalcium: 5mg

Nutrition values provided on this website are generated from a nutrition database and are estimates only. The accuracy of the nutrition information for any recipe on this website is not guaranteed. Nutrition values can vary quite a lot depending on which brands are used.

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More citrus seasonings:

  • For a spark of citrus from dried lime zest check out this chili lime rub recipe and this chipotle and lime seasoning.
  • This chimichurri seasoning recipe and this shrimp seasoning mix recipe combine herbs with dried lemon zest and spicy red pepper flakes.

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