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Home » Spice Blends » Homemade Poultry Seasoning

Published: Mar 23, 2023 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Homemade Poultry Seasoning

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Herbs and spices combined together on a teaspoon.

Blending your own spices just makes good sense. This homemade poultry seasoning is perfect for adding to chicken or turkey dishes.

Mix up a batch and store it in your cupboard for any time you need some amazing flavors.

A teaspoon overfilled with a spice blend.
Table of Contents
Blending your own spice mixes
Key ingredients
Step by step directions
Recipe tips
Frequently asked questions
Uses for poultry seasoning
Poultry Seasoning

Blending your own spice mixes

Blending your own seasoning mixes is easy peasy. You get to control what goes in and I get to use my homegrown and dried herbs.

For this poultry seasoning mix, I used my own rosemary, oregano, and basil. The rest of the herbs and spices I purchased from the store. We often buy large bulk-sized containers to use because we go through a lot of herbs and spices.

Poultry seasonings vary with the ingredients added. You can omit or add other herbs or spices as you'd like. Just make this your own.

I have not added any salt to this mix. Instead, I add the amount of salt I'd like to each item I'm cooking. I just sprinkle it with salt and then with the poultry seasoning.

Purchased poultry seasoning is often finely ground. I've left this mixture with crushed herbs. If you'd like a more powdery mixture, just place everything into your food processor or blender.

Key ingredients

A variety of herbs and spices in a bowl.

Ingredients

This section reviews the best ingredients and substitutions for this recipe. For an exact list of ingredients and quantities, check the recipe card below.

  • Sage - Use dried powdered sage. Sometimes also called rubbed sage.
  • Paprika - Adds color and flavor. You could also use smoked paprika for a different flavored mix.
  • Basil - Use dried basil flakes
  • Oregano - Dried oregano flakes. Look for dark green flakes that have a fragrant smell.
  • Rosemary - Looks for dark green leaves. If the rosemary is large, just crumble in your hand to make slightly smaller pieces.
  • Thyme - Use dried flakes
  • Marjoram - Use dried flakes
  • Onion and Garlic Powder - May also be called granulated onion or garlic
  • White Pepper - Adds peppery flavor. Just a small amount is used in this blend. Finely ground black pepper may also be used.

Step by step directions

How to make it

In this section, I share step-by-step photos, cooking methods, techniques, and a general overview. For detailed instructions, temperatures, and timing, check the printable recipe card below.

  • Place everything in a large bowl
  • Mix together
  • Store in an airtight container
  • If you prefer a powdered mixture, place everything in a food processor or blender and process until smooth
Mixing spices together in a bowl with a whisk.

Recipe tips

  • Use fresh herbs. The herbs should smell strong and have a deep color.
  • Store the mixture in an airtight container at room temperature
  • Stir mixture before using to make certain everything is well distributed

Frequently asked questions

How long will poultry seasoning last?

Plan on using the seasoning within 6 months. Poultry seasoning will not go bad, but it may start to lose some of its flavors as the herbs age.

Does poultry seasoning have salt?

It depends on the recipe. I have not added salt to this recipe. Instead, I add salt directly to the chicken or turkey.

Sliced chicken breast on a cutting board.

Uses for poultry seasoning

  • Add to any chicken, turkey, or duck recipe like with these oven baked chicken thighs. Just omit these herbs in the recipe and use this poultry seasoning instead.
  • Use in stuffing
  • Add to soup - Use ¼ -½ teaspoon in this creamy chicken soup.
  • Sprinkle about ¼ teaspoon over an entire chicken breast before cooking
Spices in a teaspoon on a wooden board.

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

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Poultry Seasoning

Kathy
A mixture of herbs and spices perfect for adding to poultry dishes.
5 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Seasoning
Cuisine American
Servings 1 batch
Calories 1 kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring Spoons
  • Whisk
  • Food Processor (if making into a powder, optional)
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
  • 3 teaspoons ground sage
  • 2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper (finely ground)

Instructions
 

  • Mix all ingredients together in a bowl
  • Place in an airtight container and store at room temperature

Notes

This recipe yields about ½  cup
  • Use fresh herbs. The herbs should smell strong and have a deep color.
  • Store mixture in an airtight container at room temperature
  • Stir mixture before using to make certain everything is well distributed
To make into a powder:
  • Add all ingredients into a food processor
  • Pulse until all the herbs are finely ground
Suggestions for use:
  • Add to any chicken, turkey or duck recipe like with these oven baked chicken thighs. Just omit the herbs in the recipe and use this poultry seasoning instead.
  • Use in stuffing
  • Add to soup - Use ¼ -½ teaspoon in this creamy chicken soup.
  • Sprinkle about ¼ teaspoon over an entire chicken breast before cooking

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25teaspoonCalories: 1kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.03gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 0.3mgPotassium: 8mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.02gVitamin A: 76IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.2mg
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I'm Kathy, a busy working mom who loves to cook from scratch, grow a garden, and raise farm animals. Take a look around and find all my recipes, gardening tips, and country living antics.

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