answer:That was more or less correct. To really get the most, you want to put the pinch of dried herb between your fingers and rub it back and forth (sort of like a “show me the money” sign, if that makes sense), because that helps to release the flavors and aromas. But that’s really more for herbs than spices (herbs are the leaves of the plant, spices are the other parts). For chicken, I would put a little bit of olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice (fresh if you can get it), a pinch of basil, and a teeny bit of black pepper in a bowl and mix it together. Then I’d put the chicken in the bowl and get the mixture all over the chicken. Then, I’d put it in the baking pan and bake it. But there are many different ways to do chicken.