Vegan Chicken Seasoning for Rubs (Printable)
Savory vegan seasoning that mimics chicken flavor for rubs, marinades, and broths; shelf-stable for months.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Spices & Herbs
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 crushed dried rosemary
12 - ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
13 - ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
14 - ¼ teaspoon ground marjoram
15 - ¼ teaspoon ground mustard
# Directions:
01 - Measure all dry spices and herbs into a small mixing bowl.
02 - Stir or whisk all ingredients together until the mixture is uniform in color and texture.
03 - Transfer the blend to an airtight container and store in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.
04 - Sprinkle generously over plant-based proteins such as tofu, tempeh, or seitan and massage in before grilling or roasting.
05 - Whisk 1 to 2 tablespoons of the seasoning with ¼ cup olive oil and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. Marinate your chosen ingredients for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
06 - Stir 1 tablespoon of seasoning into 2 cups of hot water and adjust the amount to taste.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tricks even the most devoted meat eaters into asking what you used on your tofu.
- You probably have most of these spices already hiding in your cabinet waiting to meet each other.
02 -
- Old spices will betray you silently, so if your jar of thyme has been open since 2021, start fresh before making this blend.
- Grinding whole dried rosemary with a mortar and pestle instead of using pre ground changes the entire aroma of the finished mix.
03 -
- Massage the rub into your protein with a little olive oil and let it sit for at least twenty minutes so the dried herbs can rehydrate and actually do their job.
- For a quick broth that tastes like it simmered all day, stir one tablespoon into two cups of hot water with a splash of soy sauce.