Chicken salt is a seasoning blend built on dried chicken powder or stock, combined with salt and other spices such as garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, celery seed, or turmeric, giving a savory, umami-forward finish. It originated in Australia, most likely in the 1970s or 1980s, as a seasoning for rotisserie and fried chicken, and remains closely associated with Australian fish-and-chip shops and barbecue culture. It is also used more broadly as a table seasoning for chips, popcorn, and other savory snacks.