Homemade Poultry Seasoning

Homemade Poultry Seasoning is not only a delicious addition to poultry dishes, like chicken and turkey, but also non-poultry and vegan dishes as well. It’s quick and easy to make and can be stored in your pantry to be used, as needed.

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This easy DIY poultry seasoning mix adds a robust flavor to any chicken or turkey recipe you make.

As you mix it up, you’ll be able to smell the incredible aromas. It’s the best poultry seasoning you’ll ever use because it has three herbs that aren’t usually in store-bought poultry seasoning – oregano, basil, and garlic powder which give your dishes even more flavor.

Try adding a little of this seasoning to your chicken when you make recipes like Garlic Chicken Pasta or Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad to enhance the flavors even more.

Why This Recipe Works

This is a super-simple seasoning mix. It’s so quick and easy to mix together that you’ll wonder why you ever bought the pre-made mixes in the first place. 

With all the herbs and spices inside, it’s one of the most flavorful seasonings you can make for poultry. You can use it on chicken, turkey, pork, even pasta and vegetarian or vegan dishes. 

Plus, it’s a really versatile spice mixture too. You have full control over how it tastes. Adjust the amount of herbs, add other types that aren’t in it. or leave your least favorite kinds out of it. 

Step-By-Step Instructions

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons dried sage
• 2 tablespoons dried thyme
• 1 1/2 teaspoons marjoram
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

The entire recipe and instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.

Prep!

There is no prep work for this recipe.

Create!

Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl and mix until well combined.

Chef’s Tip: if a finer seasoning is preferred, you can use a spice or clean coffee grinder, mortar and pestle, or small food processor to blend it to your desired texture.

Present!

Store in a jar with a lid away from direct sunlight.

Use within 6 months for the best flavor.

Tips and Techniques

• Use unexpired herbs and spices for the best results.
• If you don’t have or don’t like an ingredient, you can easily adjust this recipe to suite your own tastes.
• Use a spice or coffee grinder, food processor, or mortar and pestle to grind the spices finer, if desired.
• Store in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight. Use within 6 months for best flavor.

FAQ’s

What Is In Poultry Seasoning?

Most poultry seasoning includes sage, thyme, marjoram, rosemary, nutmeg and black pepper. This spice mixture also includes oregano, basil and garlic powder for additional flavor.

What Can Be Used As A Substitute For Poultry Seasoning?

If you don’t have poultry seasoning on hand, or the ingredients to make your own, you can use Italian seasoning as a substitute.

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Homemade Poultry Seasoning

Homemade Poultry Seasoning is not only a delicious addition to poultry dishes, like chicken and turkey, but also non-poultry and vegan dishes as well. It's quick and easy to make and can be stored in your pantry and used, as needed.

Course Spice Blends

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 6 tablespoons

Calories 9kcal

Author Lauren Harris

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons dried sage
• 2 tablespoons dried thyme
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

• Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl and mix until well combined.
  2 tablespoons dried sage, 2 tablespoons dried thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram, 1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• Store in a jar with a lid away from direct sunlight.

Notes

Tips and Techniques

• Use unexpired herbs and spices for the best results.
• If you don't have or don't like an ingredient, you can easily adjust this recipe to suite your own tastes.
• Use a spice or coffee grinder, food processor, or mortar and pestle to grind the spices finer, if desired.
• Store in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight. Use within 6 months for best flavor.

** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1teaspoon | Calories: 9kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg