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Homemade Chicken Bouillon Powder

March 18 by Sheri Graham 77 Comments

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Homemade Chicken Bouillon Powder

I have been buying MSG-free chicken broth powder from the health food store for quite a while now. I use a LOT of chicken powder in my cooking and it was getting rather expensive!


So…I went on a hunt to find a recipe to see if I could make my own. Guess what….I found one! I tweaked it a little and it works great! I can make it for about half the cost of the store-bought stuff.

Related: 7 Ways to Use My Homemade Chicken Bouillon Powder

I found that if I buy some of the ingredients (mainly the yeast flakes), I can save even more.

I bought the yeast flakes and rice protein at our health food store here and I can get both of these cheaper online.

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I put all the ingredients into my little 2-cup salad chopper and blended it up. I store it in a pint jar with a lid.

Then you use only 1 teaspoon per cup of water to make broth. Awesome!

Yields 1 1/2 cups

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups nutritional yeast flakes
  • 3 Tablespoons onion powder
  • 7 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 Tablespoon rice protein powder (*or sub with other protein powder)
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar (*or sub with Truvia)
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons garlic granules or powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon sage
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

Instructions

  1. Blend all the ingredients in a small food processor until powdery and mixed well. Store in a dry, airtight container. I use a pint jar with a lid and it works perfectly!
  2. Use 1 level teaspoon per cup of boiling water.
  3. Yield: 1 1/2 cups of bouillon powder
  4. * For those following THM, this bouillon powder would work wonderfully to make your own quick sauces and gravies! I use this all the time to add flavor to soups.

Nutrition

Calories

597 cal

Fat

7 g

Carbs

62 g

Protein

67 g
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Comments

  1. Lydia says

    October 31 at 7:45 am

    I love the idea of making my own boullion! How do you substitute this in recipes that call for one boullion cube? Do you do 1 Tbsp of the mix?
    Reply
    • Sheri Graham says

      October 31 at 7:47 am

      Hi Lydia! Yes, I would use 1 TBS. of the bouillon mix in place of 1 bouillon cube. It will work great!
      Reply
  2. Sheri says

    August 15 at 10:35 am

    I don't know of a beef or veggie version. I just use this for any recipe that calls bouillon powder. One option you can consider if you want just broth, is I like to buy organic beef and chicken bone broth at Walmart. I use this yummy broth in soups, to cook brown rice in instead of water, etc. That might be an option too!
    Reply
  3. Lisa Grace says

    August 15 at 10:03 am

    Hello! Is there a veggie/ beef version, too. I'm a THM and would to love to have them all on hand. Admittedly, there are days that I'm happy with just a cup or two of hot broth. :)
    Reply
    • Sheri says

      August 15 at 10:35 am

      I don't know of a beef or veggie version. I just use this for any recipe that calls bouillon powder. One option you can consider if you want just broth, is I like to buy organic beef and chicken bone broth at Walmart. I use this yummy broth in soups, to cook brown rice in instead of water, etc. That might be an option too!
      Reply
  4. Aliyannna says

    June 4 at 1:34 pm

    One of your readers asked about beef bullion powder.... try this.....I believe I will..... https://nourishingjoy.com/homemade-bouillon-cubes/ Also I would check each product individually for MSG.....some do and some don't....albeit, just a few...
    Reply
  5. Lorraine says

    February 15 at 3:31 am

    Hey Sheri! I just came across this recipe on Pinterest and I'm excited to make it and incorporate it into my dishes. Is it ok to omit the sugar?
    Reply
    • Sheri Graham says

      February 15 at 9:47 am

      Hi Lorraine! You sure can leave the sugar out. I have also replaced it with a sugar-free sweetener like Truvia and that works too. But leaving it out won't affect it that much. I hope you enjoy this mix. It is one I use in my kitchen all the time!
      Reply
  6. Saeed says

    January 31 at 6:14 pm

    Hello, Is it okay if I skipped the Protein powder ?
    Reply
    • Sheri Graham says

      February 8 at 8:36 am

      I would think it would be fine if you skipped the protein powder. There isn't much in there anyway. Good luck!
      Reply
  7. Alli says

    December 28 at 4:09 pm

    Hi, came to your site for another reason (don't remember what now), but I saw your recipe, so had to check it out. I was going to ask how was this a "chicken bouillon" recipe, but then after reading all of the questions, where MANY asked the same question numerous times........I figured I'd ask a slightly different question. :o) Since there's no actual ingredient that's chicken related, how come you named this, something that it's not? Why Chicken bouillon instead just bouillon or flavored bouillon? It'd be more accurate......Also, what would be the magic flavor ingredients for beef bouillon or flavored, as I use a lot of that too & they'd both be great to have on hand. :o)
    Reply
    • Sheri Graham says

      December 28 at 6:05 pm

      Hi Alli, The reason I called it "chicken" bouillon is because it tastes like chicken bouillon and it is meant to be used in place of store-bought chicken bouillon. No there is no chicken in it, but the yeast flakes give it a chicken flavor. it is truly amazing! You can use this in place of beef bouillon, but it will have a chicken like flavor.
      Reply
  8. Laurene says

    July 4 at 3:53 pm

    I have been using my " No Chicken Bouillon " for the last few years in any recipe that calls for chicken bouillon. I first came across nutritional yeast in a vegan cookbook that I tried a few years back and ended up buying some at a health food store. Now I can get it in the grocery store where Bobs Red Mill products are sold. I will never buy regular chicken bouillon cubes again, besides I love making all my own bulk mixes myself.
    Reply
    • Sheri Graham says

      July 5 at 8:11 am

      Hi Laurene! I know! Isn't it amazing? I use my mix almost every day in a recipe. Love it!
      Reply
  9. Andrea Christensen says

    January 11 at 8:19 am

    What is the carbohydrate count per teaspoon. Can you use it on the Keto diet? I noticed the yeast has a lot of carbs.
    Reply
    • Sheri Graham says

      January 13 at 12:03 pm

      Hi Andrea. The yeast flakes I have show it to be 14g carbs per 3 round tablespoons. So that would be about 1.5 grams of carbs per teaspoon. But consider that you use 1 teaspoon of the bouillon powder per cup of broth. Depending on what recipe you are making, you may only use 1 or 2 teaspoons for the whole recipe - and that includes the other ingredients in the bouillon powder, not just the yeast flakes. Divide that up into servings, and that is hardly any carbs per serving. Hope that helps!
      Reply
  10. lynnita says

    January 3 at 11:14 am

    maybe I missed something but...where is the chicken in the, "powdered chicken bouillon"?
    Reply
    • Sheri Graham says

      January 3 at 1:26 pm

      Hi Lynnita. There is none! The yeast flakes have a chicken type flavor. You just have to try it and see for yourself. I use this recipe every week in my kitchen and LOVE this bouillon powder!
      Reply
  11. Margaret says

    August 6 at 8:50 pm

    How many calories are in one teaspoon of the homemade chicken bouillon powder?
    Reply
    • Sheri Graham says

      August 7 at 7:50 am

      Hi Margaret, It looks like it would be about 14 calories per teaspoon. I hope that helps!
      Reply
  12. Andrea says

    February 10 at 2:33 pm

    Protein powder and nutritional yeast both have MSG in them. Go to www.truthinlabeling.org
    Reply
    • Sheri Graham says

      February 13 at 7:33 am

      Thanks for the link, Andrea. I will go check it out!
      Reply
    • SF says

      November 27 at 7:37 pm

      Thank you very much for this comment. Horribly allergic !
      Reply
    • Harlan says

      October 29 at 10:55 am

      I thank you for the Link Andrea, as this is the information I have been seeking. I can see how there may be an alternative to using bouillon and this option looked good, except that once I read the article about Jack, which hit home big time here, and re-enforces the thoughts ( paranoia ) about getting quality information to work with, labeling being a farce, and how to go about eliminating the poison that is causing major health issues in many individuals. It seems impossible to be able to eliminate MSG from a diet, with the current methods of food processing and packaging by the industry. I also want to share for Sherri a big thumbs up for sharing ideas for us to consider, knowing the healthy goal is being projected. Thank you both Harlan
      Reply
  13. Nichole Woodard says

    February 6 at 4:14 pm

    Awww. I just today bought a small container of chicken bouillon. I'll have to mix this up.
    Reply
    • Sheri Graham says

      February 6 at 5:25 pm

      That's ok Nichole! Just use it up and then mix up a batch of this for yourself. You will never buy any store-bought bouillon powder again! Enjoy!
      Reply
  14. Elle says

    November 10 at 9:17 pm

    How much sodium is in 1 serving?? Thank you!
    Reply
    • Elle says

      November 10 at 9:28 pm

      I did the math. There is 17,625 mg in this entire container. It's 1 1/2 cups so in teaspoons that's 72 teaspoons or servings worth. So about 245mg per serving! That's actually absurdly good especially in comparison to ramen! Theirs is 1,600 mg of sodium!!!!!
      Reply
      • Sheri Graham says

        November 11 at 7:02 am

        Thanks for figuring that out Elle! I just know that I love this bouillon powder and won't use anything else now :)!
        Reply
  15. Kortne says

    September 19 at 6:40 pm

    Hi Sheri, I came across this recipe on Pinterest. I am all about homemade, if possible. I really want to try this but I'm allergic to sage, can I omit the sage and it not lose the complete flavor? Or can you recommend a substitute? Thank you! Kortne
    Reply
    • Sheri Graham says

      September 19 at 8:32 pm

      Hi Kortne, I would just leave the sage out. I don't think it would affect the flavor that much. I LOVE this mix and use it every week!
      Reply
  16. Heather says

    March 10 at 10:32 am

    What makes it taste like chicken? There is no chicken flavor in the ingredients?
    Reply
    • Sheri Graham says

      March 10 at 11:13 am

      Hi Heather, I know it sounds weird, but it is the yeast flakes that makes it taste like chicken. You just have to try this! I have been using this bouillon powder for years now and love it!
      Reply
  17. Janie Kmainski says

    February 23 at 10:49 am

    Hi Sheri, I'm new to your website and have enjoyed reading your blogs. I also appreciate your recipes. My question is, can THM Pristine Whey protein be subbed for the rice protein ? Thank you, Janie
    Reply
    • Sheri Graham says

      February 23 at 10:50 am

      Hi Janie, Yes you sure can, or just leave it out all together. But using the whey protein would work too. I love this bouillon powder!!!
      Reply
  18. Janet says

    February 18 at 5:34 pm

    Where's the chicken?
    Reply
    • Sheri Graham says

      February 18 at 7:06 pm

      Hi Janet, It doesn't have any "chicken" in it, but the yeast flakes gives it a chicken flavor. I know it seems weird, but it really is good! Just give it a try. You'll be amazed!
      Reply
  19. Harlon Warlick says

    January 25 at 7:08 pm

    Where does the chicken flavor come in to this recipe.
    Reply
    • Sheri Graham says

      January 25 at 8:54 pm

      I know it seems weird, but the yeast flakes actually of a chicken smell and flavor. It really does taste good! Give this a try!
      Reply
  20. Ellen says

    March 20 at 9:08 am

    One of the ways MSG is hidden in our food is by labeling it yeast extract. Do the yeast flakes contain this?
    Reply
    • Sheri Graham says

      March 20 at 5:41 pm

      Hi Ellen, I looked on the package and I don't see anything saying yeast extract. Hope that helps!
      Reply
    • Sarah Anspaugh says

      August 24 at 1:23 pm

      Ellen- My daughter cannot have any form of MSG - aka: Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract and/or Autolyzed Yeast Extract. We tried to use the Nutritional Yeast flakes and she still had a severe reaction to this, so if you have any sensitivity, I personally would not recommend it.
      Reply
      • Sheri Graham says

        August 24 at 6:14 pm

        Thanks for letting us know your experience, Sarah!
        Reply
  21. julie says

    March 8 at 7:05 pm

    I use Herb-ox sodium free, has anyone tried this without sodium, or less sodium???
    Reply
    • julie says

      June 11 at 11:58 am

      I wanted to know the same thing!!! I use the Sodium free, but would love to have it without all the potassium chloride, also. I would rather have a little regular salt and less KCl.
      Reply
      • Sheri Graham says

        June 11 at 1:02 pm

        Hi Julie, Yeah, you can cut back on the salt if you want. I just love this bouillon powder and use it all the time!
        Reply
        • julie says

          June 11 at 7:20 pm

          Thanks so much!!!
          Reply
          • Sheri Graham says

            June 11 at 7:48 pm

            You are welcome Julie!
  22. Keira says

    March 1 at 10:51 am

    So, if using this just for flavor & not as a source of protein, does it really need the protein powder?
    Reply
    • Sheri Graham says

      March 1 at 7:40 pm

      Hi Keira, You probably could just leave the rice protein powder out. There isn't that much in it.
      Reply
  23. Camille says

    May 10 at 2:58 am

    Thank you!! Been looking for a boullion without msg and couldn't find one!! Question though- how long does it keep for and how do you keep it? Fridge, air tight container? Thanks!
    Reply
    • Sheri Graham says

      May 10 at 7:01 am

      I just keep mine in a pint jar with a lid on it in my cupboard. I don't think there is anything in it that would go bad and we usually use it up in a couple months anyway. I think it would keep on the cupboard shelf for quite a while, like most any other spices. I LOVE this chicken bouillon and use it in everything. Enjoy!
      Reply
      • L.Dee says

        July 29 at 8:12 am

        Soo... would this work in say, a homemade cream of chicken soup for a chicken pot pie recipe?
        Reply
        • Sheri Graham says

          July 29 at 8:14 am

          Yes! I use this recipe exclusively for all cream of chicken soup. It will work great! In fact, I am making chicken pot pie for dinner tonight and will be using this recipe too. Have fun!
          Reply
          • L.Dee says

            July 29 at 8:16 am

            Thank you for the lightening fast reply! I shall try this tonight.
          • Sheri Graham says

            July 29 at 8:38 am

            You are welcome! Hope you like it!
  24. Opal says

    August 16 at 6:48 am

    I am shocked - there is no chicken in chicken bouillon?
    Reply
    • Sheri says

      August 16 at 6:58 am

      I know it sounds weird, but the yeast flakes give it the chicken flavor. Just try it. I love this stuff and use it exclusively for all my cooking needs in place of store-bought chicken bouillon.
      Reply
  25. Elisabeth says

    May 17 at 12:28 pm

    I have been looking for a good homemade bouillon recipe and came across this one. After reading the ingredients, I noted there is no form of chicken in this bouillon. From where does the chicken flavor come?
    Reply
    • Sheri says

      May 17 at 1:14 pm

      I know it sounds crazy, but the yeast flakes have a chicken smell to them. You really just have to try this recipe...I make a pint of it every so often and use it all the time. It tastes SO good! Just trust me on this one...I know there is no "chicken" flavoring in it, but it DOES taste like chicken! Happy cooking!
      Reply
      • Elisabeth says

        May 18 at 12:12 am

        Can't wait to try it. You have made me curious! Thanks for the quick response.
        Reply
  26. Muna says

    May 3 at 2:33 pm

    I made this last week and made a cup of broth with it be able to taste. It was really good. So thankful for an MSG free alternative. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
    Reply
    • Sheri says

      May 3 at 7:17 pm

      Hi Muna, Yes, I LOVE this bouillon powder. I use it all the time!
      Reply
  27. Muna says

    February 2 at 8:58 pm

    Can I substitute the Rice Protein powder with any other protein powder and do you have a recipe for beef boullion powder? Thanks so much for having this recipe on here. I am looking forward to using it once I gather the ingredients.
    Reply
    • Sheri says

      February 3 at 12:18 pm

      Hi Muna, I would think you could substitute other protein powders...it should work the same. I don't have a beef bouillon powder recipe...but I'd love to have one! Anyone have one?
      Reply
      • Muna says

        February 4 at 6:51 am

        I have searched the web, high & low, for a dry beef boullion powder recipe. Please share if you come up with one or find one.
        Reply
        • Kelly says

          March 2 at 7:58 am

          Hey, I ordered the rice protein powder to which you linked, and when I got it, I noticed it is vanilla flavor. Do you use the vanilla-flavored powder in this ?? I actually contacted Vitacost, b/c on the photo and description shown, it does not say anything about vanilla flavor. You'll notice it if you look at the ingredients, and if you order it, the jar you receive says "Vanilla Flavor." Anyway, so I just wanted to check before I make your recipe! (Thanks for your recipe!)
          Reply
          • Sheri says

            March 2 at 9:21 am

            Hi Kelly, I didn't realize the link I offered on this post was to a vanilla flavored. I really don't think it will matter though. You only use 1 tablespoon in a whole pint of bouillon powder. I guess give it a try and see. Again, I really don't think that will matter. I just LOVE this powder...just made some more yesterday!
          • Kelly says

            March 2 at 6:52 pm

            Okay. Thanks for your quick response! I use a lot of homemade stock...but it will be so nice to have this on-hand. Plus the nutritional benefits of the yeast flakes are great too!
  28. Kari says

    March 18 at 3:38 pm

    Where do you find yeast flakes??
    Reply
    • Sheri says

      March 18 at 4:06 pm

      Hi Kari, I just updated the post to include some links to where I get the yeast flakes. Enjoy! ~Sheri
      Reply
    • Stacia says

      February 5 at 9:42 am

      An iPhone add pops up every time I try to view this and so the post can not be read !
      Reply
      • Sheri Graham says

        February 5 at 1:09 pm

        Hi Stacia! I am so sorry about that. I was aware of that and they are working on fixing it. I just emailed you the recipe, ok? Blessings!
        Reply

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