4 Tiny Tweaks That Will Ensure You Never Get Bored Of Chicken Again

Chicken is a dinnertime staple, but sometimes it can get so...boring. And while the all-purpose meat tends to have very little flavor on its own (especially you, breast meat!), that makes it infinitely adaptable for whatever flavor cuisine you're craving that day. Stumped for inspiration? These flavor combos give your chick some extra kick—no matter how you cook it. (Looking for more? Here are 52 ways to spice up your favorite piece of protein.)

ASIAN

1 Tbsp five-spice powder + 2 tsp lime zest + 1 tsp kosher salt + 1/2 tsp ground ginger + 1/4 tsp cayenne

Treat yourself to fancy flavors on any budget with these DIY herb salts:

ROTISSERIE

2 tsp brown sugar + 1 1/2 tsp each dried thyme and paprika + 1/2 tsp kosher salt + 1/4 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and mustard powder + 1/8 tsp black pepper

TEX-MEX

2 tsp Mexican oregano + 1 tsp each chili powder, ground cumin, and coriander + 1/2 tsp each kosher salt and garlic powder

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MID-EAST

1 1/2 tsp each ground black pepper, coriander, cumin, and paprika + 1/4 tsp each ground cinnamon and cardamom + 1/8 tsp each ground cloves and nutmeg

This article originally appeared in the May 2017 issue of Women's Health. For more great advice, pick up a copy of the issue on newsstands now!