There are special spice blends designed to give foods a chicken-like flavor without the need for actual chicken, making them useful in vegetarian cooking or for enhancing the taste in certain recipes. These spices rely on natural ingredients that provide the rich taste of chicken, such as dried vegetable broth and nutritional yeast, which add a deep umami flavor. Onion and garlic powder, paprika, and turmeric are used to give both color and distinctive taste. White pepper and ginger enhance the mild spiciness, while herbs like thyme and rosemary add an herbal touch similar to traditional chicken seasonings. When combined wisely, these ingredients can create a flavor very close to chicken in plant-based dishes or other recipes.