One of my favorite dinners to make is juicy chicken thighs. Pan-seared or oven-roasted, they’re delicious with a range of different seasonings and marinades. Recently, Spiceology dropped a new seasoning blend based on a sweet and spicy Texan condiment that is absolutely spectacular on chicken thighs (among other dishes). It’s so good, I have not stopped telling everyone about it!
What’s So Great About Spiceology’s Derek Wolf Cowboy Candy Seasoning?
A staple started in 1920s Texas, cowboy candy itself is basically candied jalapeños (we have a great recipe!). This seasoning turns the sweet, spicy, vinegar-y flavors of the Texan topping into a dry blend you can sprinkle onto veggies, chicken, steak, seafood, or even mix into butter and spread on top of Southern cornbread.
Not to mention, it has a 4.8-star rating on Spiceology’s website, where you can buy a 10-ounce container for $19. Trust me, after you taste this, you’ll want to put it on everything.
My Honest Review of Spiceology’s Derek Wolf Cowboy Candy Seasoning
One whiff of this seasoning blend told me I was going to fall head over heels for it. It has notes of caramel-y sweet brown sugar, acidic vinegar, hot jalapeño, savory garlic and onion, and some salt to round out the flavor.
My favorite way to use this seasoning blend so far is as a dry rub on pan-seared chicken thighs. I didn’t add any additional flavors (apart from a tad more salt) because I wanted to really taste it with the chicken, and oh man, it was incredible. The sweetness of the seasoning works so well with the juicy, savory chicken. The blend isn’t all that spicy, but it did give a nice kick that both my fiancé and I enjoyed.
It’s also amazing sprinkled over oven-roasted potato wedges. Dipped in some creamy mayo or ranch, the cowboy candy-seasoned potato wedges are going to be on rotation in my home alongside everything from chicken to roasted salmon and steak. I just made some homemade bread, and I’m already itching to make some cowboy candy compound butter to slather on top of it. And maybe I’m wild for this, but I honestly have half a mind to rub it on my Thanksgiving turkey. Sweet, slightly spicy, tangy, savory — what more could you want?
What’s your favorite seasoning blend? Tell us about it in the comments below.
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