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    Home » Recipes » Cooking Info and Tips

    Easy Homemade Poultry Seasoning Recipe

    Published: Sep 1, 2023 Modified: Sep 1, 2023 by Kristin King / This post may contain affiliate links

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    Make this homemade Poultry Seasoning and instantly kick up the flavor of any chicken or turkey dish. Easy to make, you’ll be impressed with the quality of this seasoning.

    With a classic blend of spices that you probably have on hand already, it doesn’t get much simpler than this. Perfect to pair with any type of poultry or white meat for quick and reliable flavor.

    Side close up shot of poultry seasoning being scooping out of a clear mason jar with a white ceramic spoon.
    This homemade spice mix for chicken is the perfect flavorful addition to any meal!
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    • 💚 Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • 🧂 Ingredients Needed
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • ❔ FAQs
    • 💭 Expert Tips and Tricks
    • 💡 Substitutions and Variations
    • 🥫 Storage
    • 🍴 What To Serve With This Dish
    • ✔️ More Seasoning Recipes You'll Love;
    • 📋 Recipe Card
    • 💬 Reviews and Comments

    💚 Why You'll Love This Recipe

    Looking for a delicious homemade seasoning for chicken, turkey, and more? This poultry seasoning is a quick and easy spice blend that uses 5 common ingredients for a fantastic result!

    You'll love using this blend of flavors for a wide variety of poultry, veggies, and other dishes. Add instant flavor to a Sunday night dinner or the main course of your next holiday feast with this DIY substitute for poultry seasoning.

    And if you enjoy red meat as well, you'll love this Homemade Steak Seasoning!

    🧂 Ingredients Needed

    Overhead shot of ingredients - nutmeg, sage, marjoram, rosemary, and thyme.
    With only five simple spices, you can make this delicious spice mix for chicken!
    • sage - a complex herb that gives your seasoning blend a wide scope of delicious flavors.
    • thyme - supports the flavors of the sage with its earthy and slightly minty taste.
    • marjoram - adds a bit of a piney flavor that pairs perfectly with your choice of poultry.
    • rosemary - another familiar herb that blends perfectly with the other ingredients in this turkey seasoning.
    • nutmeg - provides a warm and comforting flavor with a little bit of nutty spice.

    🔪 Instructions

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    Ready in only a few quick minutes, you will love the ease of this seasoning for chicken!
    1. Add sage, thyme, marjoram, rosemary, and nutmeg to a bowl.
    2. Mix until well combined, then use immediately or store.

    ❔ FAQs

    What can be used in place of poultry seasoning?

    If you need a substitute for poultry seasoning and don't have all of the necessary ingredients for this blend, I recommend using sage with either thyme or marjoram. These are the crucial flavors that you'll want for your poultry.

    Are poultry seasoning and turkey seasoning the same thing?

    Yes, these two names are used interchangeably. This blend of spices is used to season turkey, chicken, and other poultry, as well as stuffing.

    Side angled shot of poultry seasoning in a white bowl on a white surface with a blue cloth on the side.
    Ready in only a few minutes, this quick and simple seasoning for chicken will enhance the flavor of any chicken dish!

    💭 Expert Tips and Tricks

    • Use the best quality ingredients you can find for this seasoning blend.
    • Add your poultry seasoning in small amounts to dishes while cooking, then work your way up to more flavor.
    • Feel free to alter the amounts of the ingredients until you get a blend that's to your taste.

    📌 Making your own turkey seasoning is as easy as 5 ingredients and a couple of minutes! You'll love this reliable and versatile blend of flavors that can be used on turkey, chicken, and more.

    💡 Substitutions and Variations

    • Add a bit of salt and black pepper if you find the blend needs more flavor.
    • Nutmeg may seem like an odd ingredient but it's quite common in this kind of poultry seasoning blend. Feel free to omit it if you prefer!
    • Use additional ingredients like parsley, coriander, allspice, or celery salt for more flavor.

    🥫 Storage

    Keep your turkey seasoning in a spice jar or other glass jar of your choice. Store it in a cool, dark, dry place. This seasoning will be good to use for up to 6 months, but be sure to check for quality after the first month or so.

    🍴 What To Serve With This Dish

    Use this turkey seasoning to add instant flavor to Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs or these easy Crockpot Turkey Legs. You could even sprinkle some on top of a bowl of Creamy Turkey Soup or use this spice mix for Chicken Thighs with Green Beans.

    ✔️ More Seasoning Recipes You'll Love;

    • Homemade Italian Seasoning - Make your very own Italian seasoning blend for a versatile and flavorful combination of flavors that can be used in all your favorite dishes!
    • Lemon Pepper Seasoning - You'll love the unique combination of black pepper with tangy lemon, ideal for chicken and fish.
    • Homemade Taco Seasoning - Don't want to use the seasoning packet that came with your taco kit? Make your own blend of classic taco spices!
    • Pumpkin Spice Blend - This recipe from Cookie and Kate is ideal for fall desserts!
    Side angled shot of poultry seasoning in a clear mason jar with the lid leaning on the side.
    You will love how easy it is to make your own seasoning for chicken!

    Homemade Turkey Seasoning

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    Easy Homemade Poultry Seasoning

    Recipe Author: Kristin King
    This 5-ingredient turkey seasoning also makes the perfect spice mix for chicken, stuffing, vegetables, and more!
    5 from 57 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Condiment
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 tablespoons
    Calories 11 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 tablespoons sage
    • 2 tablespoons thyme
    • 1 tablespoon marjoram
    • 1 tablespoon rosemary
    • 2 teaspoons nutmeg
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    Instructions
     

    • Combine all the ingredients in a small dish and mix well.
      2 tablespoons sage, 2 tablespoons thyme, 1 tablespoon marjoram, 1 tablespoon rosemary, 2 teaspoons nutmeg
    • Use immediately or store in a sealed jar or dish at room temperature.

    Notes

    • Add salt and pepper to taste if desired. Those can be added when you are using the seasoning in a recipe as you may want to vary the amount of those ingredients from dish to dish.
    • Nutmeg might seem like a strange ingredient, but it's very common in many poultry seasoning mixtures you’ll find at the store. However you can skip this ingredient if desired.
    • For use in specific dishes, add to taste, starting small and working your way up.
    • Once you taste the seasoning as prepared in this recipe, you can adjust the seasoning levels of the different ingredients to your preferences. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 11kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.

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    1. Emily

      September 01, 2023 at 7:35 pm

      5 stars
      I love this savory mix! It's perfect for when I making stuffing and pot pie. Thank you for the recipe, there's no need to buy storebought when I can make it myself with the dried herbs I have already!

      Reply
    2. Gina Abernathy

      September 01, 2023 at 7:34 pm

      5 stars
      This is an easy mix- with everything I already have on hand. This will come in handy for the holidays in a few months.

      Reply
    3. Jess

      September 01, 2023 at 7:11 pm

      5 stars
      Never buying store bought again!

      Reply
    4. Andrea

      September 01, 2023 at 6:52 pm

      5 stars
      I'm a big fan of homemade seasoning blends. This poultry seasonings sounds terrific and will be a great addition to my spice cabinet.

      Reply
    5. Mahy

      September 01, 2023 at 6:44 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a wonderful seasoning to keep handy. I am absolutely loving it!

      Reply

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