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.
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
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 - Use dried rosemary. If the rosemary is large, just crumble it 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
Recipe tips
- Use fresh dried 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
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.
It depends on the recipe. I have not added salt to this recipe. Instead, I add salt directly to the chicken or turkey.
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
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Poultry Seasoning
Equipment
- Food Processor (if making into a powder, optional)
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
- Use fresh dried 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
- Add all ingredients to a food processor
- Pulse until all the herbs are finely ground
- 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.
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