Vegan Chicken Seasoning Rubs Marinades (Printer-Friendly)
Savory vegan blend that mimics chicken flavor for rubs, marinades and broths; mix in minutes and store.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a small mixing bowl, add all the dry spices and herbs together.
02 - Whisk or stir all ingredients until the seasoning is evenly blended with no clumps.
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 in before grilling or roasting.
05 - Combine 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 Hints:
01 -
- It delivers that familiar savory chicken flavor without any animal products, which surprises even the most devoted meat eaters at my table.
- You probably already have most of these spices in your pantry, making it an easy blend to throw together on a weeknight.
02 -
- The blend gets stronger as it sits, so if you taste it right after mixing and it seems mild, wait a day before adjusting because the flavors will marry and intensify overnight.
- Check your nutritional yeast label carefully because some brands add hidden ingredients that are not fully vegan or gluten free.
03 -
- Crushing dried rosemary between your palms right before adding it releases volatile oils that pre ground spices simply cannot match.
- The single biggest flavor upgrade is using white pepper instead of extra black pepper, even though it costs a little more and is harder to find.