Vegan Chicken Seasoning for Rubs (Printable)

Savory vegan chicken-style seasoning: nutritional yeast, garlic, herbs, smoked paprika—great for rubs, marinades & broths

# What goes in:

→ Dry Spices

01 - 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
02 - 1 tablespoon garlic powder
03 - 1 tablespoon onion powder
04 - 1½ teaspoons dried thyme
05 - 1½ teaspoons dried sage
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
08 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
09 - 1 teaspoon celery salt
10 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
11 - ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
12 - ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
13 - ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
14 - ¼ teaspoon ground marjoram
15 - ¼ teaspoon ground mustard

# Directions:

01 - In a small mixing bowl, add all the dry spices and herbs together.
02 - Stir thoroughly with a whisk or spoon until the seasoning is uniform in color and texture.
03 - Transfer the blend to an airtight container and store away from direct light for up to 6 months.
04 - Sprinkle generously over plant-based proteins and massage the seasoning in before grilling or roasting.
05 - Mix 1 to 2 tablespoons of seasoning with ¼ cup olive oil and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Marinate desired ingredients for at least 30 minutes.
06 - Add 1 tablespoon of seasoning per 2 cups of hot water and adjust to taste.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You probably already have every single ingredient sitting in your pantry right now.
  • It makes tofu, tempeh, and even plain roasted vegetables taste like they were seasoned by someone who really knows what they are doing.
  • One batch lasts for months and costs a fraction of anything you would find in a store.
02 -
  • Old spices will make this entire blend taste flat and dusty, so toss anything that has been open for more than a year before you start.
  • The flavor deepens noticeably after the blend sits for 24 hours, so try to make it a day ahead if you can.
03 -
  • Toast the blend in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds before using it to bloom the oils and make the flavor dramatically more intense.
  • Nutritional yeast quality varies a lot between brands, so find one you love and stick with it for consistent results every batch.

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